Aloha,
Last year, you showed up to support a diverse, islandwide leadership team where Andria Tupola supported Chair Tommy Waters to become Vice Chair of the City Council. Together, they've worked hard to do the people's work.
Sadly, Councilwoman Tupola as well as the voters of East Honolulu, who are still waiting for the outcome of their own City Council election have been betrayed. Civil Beat, Hawaii News Now, KITV and the Star-all reported on a secret October 5 meeting of five City Council members at Zippy’s in Waipahu, in violation of the Sunshine Law.
“Council leadership fight involves claims of illegal meeting” — Hawaii News Now
“Honolulu City Council members face Sunshine Law complaint over private meeting at Zippy’s” — KITV
"Honolulu City Council members targeted in Sunshine Law probe" — Star-Advertiser
“The Sunshine Blog: Game Of Thrones At The Honolulu City Council” — Civil Beat
Resolution 26-247, introduced by Dos Santos-Tam, names him chair. It's scheduled for the full Council meeting this Thursday, November 5. Never in recent memory has the Council reorganized while the elections of two City Council members stay outstanding, leaving those voters with no voice.
Please oppose this corrupt takeover of the council by clicking "Submit Testimony" on the link, and be sure to click oppose and type "oppose" in the comment box.
Written testimony is easy:
https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/measure/3884Mahalo!
PK Lee