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Honolulu Charter Amendment Question 4: Equity and Inclusion

Unofficial result: Failed

Source: elections.hawaii.gov

Honolulu County, Hawaii
My vote power: Above average

What does this measure do?

Supports: Civil Rights

Honolulu would create a nine-member LGBTQIA+ Commission to advise the mayor, council, and city agencies on issues affecting LGBTQIA+ residents. LGBTQIA+ residents would get a formal voice in city policy; the commission could recommend laws and hire staff.

Read the official ballot measure (PDF)

Proposed by: Honolulu Charter Commission (Proposal 239)

A 13-member citizen panel that reviews the city charter, the rulebook for city government. The mayor and council appoint it every 10 years. It picked 20 changes for voters from about 280 public ideas.

Source: honolulucitycouncil.org

A YES vote means

The city creates a nine-member LGBTQIA+ advisory commission.

A NO vote means

No such commission is created.

No financial records found for this ballot measure.

Source: honolulucitycouncil.org