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Honolulu Charter Amendment Question 18: Administrative Organization

Unofficial result: Failed

Source: elections.hawaii.gov

Honolulu County, Hawaii
My vote power: Above average

What does this measure do?

The second-in-command of Honolulu's Human Resources department would become an appointed job instead of a civil service job, starting in 2027, like the same role in other departments. This changes one city management position; it does not affect your taxes or services.

Read the official ballot measure (PDF)

Proposed by: Honolulu Charter Commission (Proposal 227)

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 HR first deputy is appointed by leadership rather than protected by civil-service rules.

A NO vote means

The job stays a civil-service position.

No financial records found for this ballot measure.

Source: honolulucitycouncil.org