#Hawaii County Charter

Council OKs 3 proposed county charter amendments for November general election ballot

Not only will voters have another chance in just fewer than 3 months to have their voices heard about who they think are the best people to lead them during the next few years at the local, state and federal government levels, they’ll also have a say on some proposed changes to the document that outlines how government actually works on the Big Island.

Kagiwada wins Hawai’i County Council District 2 seat; three County Charter amendments approved

Only one Hawai’i County Council seat is up for grabs: District 2 that pits political newcomers Jennifer Kagiwada and Matthias Kusch. Three proposed County Charter Amendments also are on the ballot.

Pilot Whistleblower Hotlines up and Running to Report Suspected Fraud

Two hotlines that are part of a pilot program and a proposed amendment to the Hawai‘i County Charter that will appear on this year’s general election ballot are aimed at holding government accountable.

County Council Proposes Amendments to County Charter

The Hawai‘i County Charter is the document which sets out the form of local government in the County of Hawai‘i.

County Seeking Applicants for Charter Commission

The County of Hawai‘i is seeking applicants to fill 11 vacancies with the Charter Commission.

Council Member Introduces Amendment Regarding Hawai‘i County Salaries 

Councilmember introduces charter amendment that would give the public more time to comment on Salary Commission’s proposed pay raises for top county officials.

Lawsuit Challenging Leithead-Todd’s Qualifications Dismissed

Circuit Judge Ronald Ibarra ruled that the director of the Department of Environmental Management had not been properly served with documents.

Council Confirms Nominations of Kanuha, Leithead-Todd

Duane Kanuha is the county’s new planning director while Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd got the nod as director of the Department of Environmental Management.

Big Island Voters Approve 5 of 6 Charter Amendments

Two of the measures involved use of property tax revenues to purchase and maintain land for public use.