Minding Our Money
Tough economic times require discipline and resourcefulness by the City
Balancing limited financial resources and heavy demands for public services will be daunting
Message
A mayor must possess the collaborative experience and leadership to guide the City in a difficult economy, including through the expanded use of public-private partnerships
Why Mufi?
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Helped form the Hawaii Council of Mayors as unified voice on county issues and identified areas for cooperation and exchange
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Earmarked money to restart adding to City’s rainy day fund and was one of first local government jurisdictions to budget for long-term retiree health benefit obligations
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Earned bond rating upgrades for City as a result of prudent financial management and policies
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As mayor, formed public-private partnerships to preserve farmworker housing in Kunia … build public park at Ocean Pointe in Ewa Beach … acquire land in Kapolei for public purposes … exchange land for affordable housing
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As mayor, secured lower property tax rate for agricultural land and endorsed higher homeowner tax exemption
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As Hawai`I Lodging & Tourim Association head, negotiated $1 million in public funds from Legislature, matched by hospitality industry, for homelessness service providers