Five housing questions on Oʻahu’s November ballot—and why they matter
The amendments would make Honolulu’s commitment to housing more durable by putting it in the charter, by stretching affordable housing dollars further, by requiring real plans instead of ephemeral ones, and by opening the door to new revenue.
Food security is on Oʻahu’s ballot this November: What Question No. 1 would do
The measure would not raise taxes, but would instead dedicate 0.5 percent of existing real property tax revenues—an estimated $8–9 million annually—to programs and grants that strengthen Oʻahu’s local food system.