Summary
The Mayor's budget includes $1 million for a countywide Makahiki program — $850,000 in community grants plus $150,000 marketing. The committee cut the marketing piece to $100,000 after testimony from the Office of ʻŌiwi Resources explaining Makahiki is far more than games.
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Last discussed Apr 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
$1 million total in the Mayor's proposal; $50,000 cut from marketing.
✅Who benefits
Community organizations celebrating Makahiki across all four islands, and Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners.
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