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General Topics => Political Discussion => Topic started by: zippz on June 01, 2026, 09:45:44 AM

Title: What is the difference in non-partisan positions?
Post by: zippz on June 01, 2026, 09:45:44 AM

Not sure why some positions, like the mayor and county councils, are considered non-partisan.  Doesn't seem to be a difference.  Do they have to give up their membership as a registered Democrat/Republican?  I understand there's no primaries and theres no D or R next to their name, but is that the only difference?

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https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/05/hawaii-democrats-trump-has-given-the-party-an-opportunity-to-win/

Title: Re: What is the difference in non-partisan positions?
Post by: changemyoil66 on June 01, 2026, 10:38:23 AM

Santos-Tam was the introducer of the sensitive places ordinance and Waters voted for it too.

Santos-Tam also introduced a bill that's now ordinanhce that all bars must have NARCAN.

Seems like he likes to enable illegal behaviors.