Civil Beat Topics

Kirk Caldwell

More Fundraising For Kirk Caldwell Cory Lum/Civil Beat

More Fundraising For Kirk Caldwell

By /
The Honolulu mayor is holding his 32nd campaign event since his election in 2012.
What’s Happened To Mayor’s ‘Bold’ Affordable Housing Plan? Cory Lum/Civil Beat

What’s Happened To Mayor’s ‘Bold’ Affordable Housing Plan?

By /
Honolulu officials say work is continuing on a proposal that would require more from developers. Advocates aren't so sure.
Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto Of Recycling Subsidy Cory Lum/CIvil Beat

Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto Of Recycling Subsidy

By /
The subsidy is expected to cost taxpayers $600,000 and largely benefit one mainland company.
Another Ernie Martin Fundraiser Cory Lum/CIvil Beat

Another Ernie Martin Fundraiser

By /
Is it a sign that the Honolulu City Council chair will challenge Mayor Caldwell?
My Mayor, My Boss: Employees Contribute To Caldwell Campaign Cory Lum/Civil Beat

My Mayor, My Boss: Employees Contribute To Caldwell Campaign

By /
The Honolulu incumbent, still unopposed for re-election, also rakes in campaign donations from construction companies and developers.
Caldwell Signs Honolulu Rail Tax Extension Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Caldwell Signs Honolulu Rail Tax Extension

By /
The city's $6.6 billion commuter rail line, which is currently under construction, is already over budget and behind schedule.
Caldwell: Honolulu On Right Track In Tackling Homelessness Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Caldwell: Honolulu On Right Track In Tackling Homelessness

By /

The mayor said that the city’s homelessness initiatives are making a real difference for hundreds of homeless people.

Caldwell: Honolulu Would Be ‘Lolo’ To Imperil Its Federal Funds for Rail Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Caldwell: Honolulu Would Be ‘Lolo’ To Imperil Its Federal Funds for Rail

By /
The mayor said he wants the council to act quickly to bail out the cash-strapped project, but his political rival says there are still too many questions.
Kirk Caldwell’s Many ‘Tokens of Aloha’ Came From Influential Parties John Hook/Civil Beat

Kirk Caldwell’s Many ‘Tokens of Aloha’ Came From Influential Parties

By /
Honolulu's mayor gets many small gifts from individuals with interest in city business. Municipal ethics rules don't seem to prohibit the largesse.
Kirk Caldwell