Kahumanu Church representatives asked the committee to include funding in the county budget to restore the 1876 sanctuary, citing structural deterioration and cultural significance. Kahu Wayne Higa described the church as a historical and cultural landmark and said architectural and structural work and building permits are complete and a project manager has been hired.

Higa said bids returned between $2,000,000 and $3,000,000 and that the congregation is targeting an amount of $2,730,000 in combined requests to local, state and federal sources; he said grant applications have been submitted, including a request to U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono. George Burnett later confirmed to council staff that the current request discussed with staff was $500,000 for Maui Nui Marine Resource Council and $100,000 for Hui ʻŌ Ka Wai Ola as separate items, and that Kahumanu Church had sought county support as well.

Speakers emphasized the church’s role as a gathering place and part of local history and asked for county partnership with grant‑seeking and fundraising efforts.

Ending: Church leaders said they have a project manager, bids and permits in hand and requested county assistance in the upcoming budget; no formal action occurred during the comment period.