How It Works
Understanding the Citizen-driven initiatives that shape our city government.
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Every 10 Years, The Citizens Initiate Amendments that then make up Honolulu Charter:
The Charter is the basic rulebook for how city government works. Every 10 years, a 13-member Charter Commission is appointed to review citizen initiatives and consider ideas for changes.
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Proposed Changes Go to Voters:
After reviewing public proposals and holding meetings, the Commission chooses which changes to put on the General Election ballot. This year, Oʻahu voters will decide on 20 separate Charter amendments.
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Voters Face the Final Say:
Each question is voted on separately. If a majority of voters voting on an amendment approve it, the Charter is changed according to the terms and timeline written into that amendment.
ABOUT THE AMENDMENTS
If interested in seeing all the other questions that will be on your ballot, use the following resource: