Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Oahu Homeowners Should Not Be Coerced Into Renting Their Homes
A proposed tax up for a vote on Wednesday at the Honolulu City Council is also unfair and unreasonable.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
A Vacant Homes Tax Is Not Good Public Policy
Bill 46 is scheduled for a hearing Wednesday before the Honolulu City Council housing committee.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
We Need To Improve Government Transparency in Hawaii
Openness doesn’t require a lot of resources — and it is invaluable to democracy.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
HART Fails To Address Risks Of Fraud, Waste And Abuse
Honolulu’s rail project desperately needs better safeguards.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
An Open Letter To HART CEO Andy Robbins
A longtime Honolulu rail watcher urges the Honolulu rail executive to be more transparent about rail costs and development.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Campaign Corner: Read Up On Honolulu Charter Questions
There is helpful information online about all four ballot proposals and even some news reporting.
Christina Jedra/Civil Beat/2020
Honolulu, HART Budgets Face Financial Reckoning
Officials will have to make tough calls on the best way to prepare for the fiscal aftermath of COVID-19.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
The Case For Dissolving HART
Let’s cut to the chase — the current setup does not allow for proper oversight of the rail project.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
When The Honolulu City Council Is Less Than Transparent
It has an unfortunate habit of adding items to its agenda with little public notice.