Courtesy: Ryan Mandado
Educator Mandado Announces Run For City Council
The race to replace a term-limited councilman now has three candidates.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Playground’s Move To Kakaako A Big Win For Compromise
But there is much to be done to ensure the planning and permitting process remains satisfactory to all stakeholders.
Courtesy: Kathy Davenport campaign
Air Force Vet Announces Bid For District 1 Council Seat
A military veteran and community leader wants to represent the West Oahu district she has called home for over 20 years.
Denby Fawcett/ Civil Beat
Funders Abandon Ala Moana Playground Plans, Pivot To Kakaako
The playground’s advocates and Mayor Kirk Caldwell had been adamant that the playground should be at Ala Moana. Now they’re changing course to build it at Kakaako Gateway Park.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Honolulu City Council Voted On Company’s Project Then Let It Buy Lunch
Ethics guidelines advise government agencies against accepting free food if the company has business before the city.
Courtesy: Alan Kekoa Texeira campaign
Honolulu Council Chair’s Staffer Announces Bid For Windward Seat
Ikaika Anderson is set to finish his third and last council term next year, and Alan Kekoa Texeira hopes to succeed him.
Denby Fawcett/ Civil Beat
Ian Lind: Backers Of $3M Ala Moana Playground Carry Lots Of Clout
Donors linked to the non-profit group promoting the project have been large campaign contributors to the mayor and many council members.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Want To ‘Keep Hawaii Hawaii’? That’s Going To Cost Money
Let’s have a serious discussion about levying “green fees” and “eco-taxes” on tourists to preserve the place we all love.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Honolulu Council OKs Requiring Union Labor For City Projects Over $2 Million
The measure has been forcefully opposed by non-union contractors.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Honolulu Council OKs Funds To Shield Records Seized By Feds
Two council members who previously supported the funding voted no.