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Caldwell’s Top Aide Lands City Council Gig To Cash In On Retirement Benefits
The six-month job will set up former city Managing Director Roy Amemiya for benefits he can access for the rest of his life.
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New Honolulu Mayor Warns Road Ahead ‘Is Not Going To Be Easy’
Rick Blangiardi was sworn in Saturday as the chief executive officer of the City and County of Honolulu.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
We’re Entering A New Era In Honolulu Politics
It’s the biggest turnover in city leadership in many years. Who will hold the power on the new City Council is still an open question.
Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020
Honolulu City Council: Kiaaina, Cordero And Tulba Win
Honolulu will have five new City Council members on Jan. 2.
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Ikaika Anderson Resigns From Honolulu City Council
The council chair cited family reasons for his decision to step down, effective Sept. 23, just a few months before his final term ends.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Homelessness, Housing Are Top Issues In District 3 Council Race
The diverse pool of candidates includes those with backgrounds in management, education, government, construction and activism.
Marcel Honore/Civil Beat
Ala Wai Flood Control Project Looms Large In District 5 Council Race
Voters in District 5 will choose from a recent community activist, a seasoned political veteran or a longtime legislative staffer.
John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2020
Race For Open Leeward Council Seat Focuses On Cost Of Living, City Services
Former state Rep. Andria Tupola has a huge financial advantage over a trio of first-time council candidates running to disrupt politics-as-usual in District 1.
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Judge: Honolulu City Council Violated Open Meetings Law
A council meeting improperly included a last-minute resolution about the use of Honolulu police resources during the Mauna Kea protests.
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Can Fixing Parking Rules Make Honolulu More Affordable?
The Honolulu City Council will consider a bill lifting Oahu’s minimum parking requirements — and let developers decide how much parking their buildings need.