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Kirk Caldwell

One More Fundraiser For Caldwell

One More Fundraiser For Caldwell

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It's the 36th for the Honolulu mayor since spring 2013. His rivals have held hardly any.
Djou Challenges Mayor To Call For Return of Honolulu Ethics Director Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Djou Challenges Mayor To Call For Return of Honolulu Ethics Director

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The mayoral challenger says Chuck Totto's resignation was "the direct result of political pressure from the administration."
Hopelessly Over-Budget, Rail Should Stop At Middle Street, Mayor Says Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hopelessly Over-Budget, Rail Should Stop At Middle Street, Mayor Says

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UPDATED: Honolulu's rail project is facing a $1.5 billion shortfall and Kirk Caldwell says he wants to stop the line — for now — nearly five miles short of its originally intended destination.
Honolulu Ethics Director Quits Over Direction Commission Is Headed Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Honolulu Ethics Director Quits Over Direction Commission Is Headed

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UPDATED: Chuck Totto said he was micromanaged and had “many, many problems” dealing with the administration of Mayor Kirk Caldwell.
Djou Gets Some Democratic Support In Campaign For Mayor Chad Blair/Civil Beat

Djou Gets Some Democratic Support In Campaign For Mayor

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Ben Cayetano, Walter Heen and Ann Kobayashi want change at Honolulu Hale, even if their favored candidate is a Republican.
How Caldwell Has Undermined The Honolulu Ethics Commission Cory Lum/Civil Beat

How Caldwell Has Undermined The Honolulu Ethics Commission

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The city watchdog agency’s executive director has been under fire ever since he investigated the mayor’s inaugural luau in 2013.

Carlisle To Run For Honolulu Mayor; Martin Opts Out Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Carlisle To Run For Honolulu Mayor; Martin Opts Out

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UPDATED: While a former mayor is ready to challenge the current one, the City Council chair decides not to. The deadline to file is Tuesday.
Caldwell Nominates ‘Breath Of Fresh Air’ For Honolulu Police Commission Anthony Quintano / Civil Beat

Caldwell Nominates ‘Breath Of Fresh Air’ For Honolulu Police Commission

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Loretta Sheehan says she wants to boost transparency and increase accountability to rebuild public trust.

Two More Unions Supporting Caldwell Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Two More Unions Supporting Caldwell

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The Honolulu mayor has picked up endorsements from the Teamsters and SHOPO.
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