Jim Shon

Jim Shon, Ph.D., is a former Hawaii state legislator and administrator for charter schools. He is currently director of the Hawaii Educational Policy Center and volunteer President of Kokua Council for Senior Citizens, a senior advocacy group.
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How Hawaii Could Be A Model Of Civic Legislative Virtue Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

How Hawaii Could Be A Model Of Civic Legislative Virtue

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It starts with a Bill of Rights for the public on what they should expect of lawmakers.
10 Essential Questions For Honolulu Mayoral Candidates Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

10 Essential Questions For Honolulu Mayoral Candidates

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Citizens must demand detailed proposals for many pressing problems.
Introducing The Civic Virtue And Sunshine Grade Book! Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Introducing The Civic Virtue And Sunshine Grade Book!

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It’s long past time to encourage and clarify how our government can be as open as possible.
Budget Time At The Legislature, In Poetry Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Budget Time At The Legislature, In Poetry

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"Let’s look at these fine audits," said the Chairman. "Let’s put you to the test.”
Why It’s So Tough To Grow Old In Hawaii PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Why It’s So Tough To Grow Old In Hawaii

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The Aloha State's isolation and high costs of living make the challenges of serving seniors all the harder.
The Chairman And The Analyst Cory Lum/Civil Beat

The Chairman And The Analyst

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An ode to the Hawaii Legislature and its mysterious budgetary ways.