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City’s Budget Director Leaving His Post

Honolulu's next managing director said Mayor-elect Carlisle asked Rix Maurer to stay, but the budget director is leaving his post.
New  Council May Bring More Skeptical Eye on Rail

New Council May Bring More Skeptical Eye on Rail

Changes to Honolulu City Council could mean a new tone for rail debate.
City Council to Homeless: Get Off Our Sidewalks!

City Council to Homeless: Get Off Our Sidewalks!

Honolulu lawmakers want new legislation that would keep homeless people off city sidewalks.

Carlisle, Chin In Hurry to Take Over Honolulu Hale

Mayor elect and his top aide have picked a number of new leaders, but won’t share names just yet.
Opinion: Honolulu Should Not Start Rail Construction Until Engineering is Complete and Final Cost is Known

Opinion: Honolulu Should Not Start Rail Construction Until Engineering is Complete and Final Cost is Known

The city has no idea what the final bill for rail will be, John Brizdle says. It shouldn't start construction until it knows whether it can afford the project.

A New Year’s Without Fireworks in Honolulu?

The city's latest plan to ban fireworks got me thinking — could it mean a boost for city revenue?
Rail’s Direction Hinges on New City Leadership

Rail’s Direction Hinges on New City Leadership

The mayor elect is confident rail is moving forward, but two men he defeated aren't convinced he knows the project well enough.
Where’s the Mayor Elect?

Where’s the Mayor Elect?

Peter Carlisle promised transparency, but did he mean invisibility? The mayor elect and his team are mum on where they're working.
City Council Races: Bring on the General Election!

City Council Races: Bring on the General Election!

Only one new councilmember is assured a seat after the primary results Saturday night — Breene Harimoto. Three seats will be decided in November.
Council Candidates Emerge as Financial Front-Runners

Council Candidates Emerge as Financial Front-Runners

A few Honolulu City Council candidates have stepped to the head of the financial pack. District 4 (Kahala/Hawaii Kai) saw the most money raised.