Peter McClaran

Peter McClaran is a Honolulu resident who worked as a legislative aide and press secretary for Sen. Daniel Akaka between 1984 and 1991.

Sen. Daniel Akaka’s Words Were A Gift Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Sen. Daniel Akaka’s Words Were A Gift

A former legislative aide recalls an invaluable lesson he learned from the late Hawaii lawmaker.

Will Charter Commission Put Campaign Reform To A Vote? Cory Lum/CIvil Beat

Will Charter Commission Put Campaign Reform To A Vote?

Current law makes it easy to curry favor with city leaders by giving to their campaign accounts. That needs to change.