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John Pritchett: Grilling The Mayor

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi says he wants a “new Chinatown” we all can be proud of. But restaurateur Eddie Flores is skewering the plan because it doesn’t do enough to address homelessness.

By John Pritchett

May 16, 2021 · 1 min read

John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2021

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John Pritchett

John Pritchett is an award-winning cartoonist. He has created artwork in Hawaii for decades, including 20 years at the Honolulu Weekly. See his portfolio on the web at: pritchettcartoons.com. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views.

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About the Author

John Pritchett

John Pritchett is an award-winning cartoonist. He has created artwork in Hawaii for decades, including 20 years at the Honolulu Weekly. See his portfolio on the web at: pritchettcartoons.com. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views.

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Another terrific cartoon. Civil beat needs to put this art work at the TOP of its webpage.  This is good stuff. Why keep it hidden or obscured?

BCCI · 3 years ago

I believe the Mayor's initiatives together with River of Life's proposed relocation will go a long way towards solving the homelessness issue there and also Chinatown's rejuvenation challenge.  By the way, what is L&L BBQ chipping in besides complaining?

DEGardner · 3 years ago

The new China town comes with dealing with the homeless first!

Richard · 3 years ago

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