Question 2: Guiding Principles & Values

Official ballot wording

Should the Charter be amended to replace its preamble with language recognizing the relationship between the people of the City and County of Honolulu and the ʻāina, honoring the wisdom of kūpuna and the legacy of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, and affirming commitments to transparent, accountable government and stewardship of natural, civic, and cultural resources?

Official explanation

Present situation: The Charter's current preamble describes the City's commitment to responsible government and public participation. It does not recognize the relationship between the people and the ʻāina, Native Hawaiian cultural values, or the legacy of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole. If proposal passes: The Charter's preamble would be replaced with language: recognizing the relationship between the people of the City and County of Honolulu and the ʻāina; honoring the wisdom of kūpuna and the legacy of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole; and affirming commitments to transparent, accountable government and stewardship of natural, civic, and cultural resources. The amendment would update the Charter's guiding principles but would not change the legal powers or duties established elsewhere in the Charter.

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Originating legislation or resolution

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