From a press release Monday (Dec. 24):

An inauguration ceremony for Mayor-elect Kirk Caldwell and the newly-elected members of the Honolulu City Council will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013 at 10 a.m. in the Mission Memorial Auditorium. … The ceremony will begin promptly at 10 a.m. and will be broadcast live on `Olelo, Channel 54.

This historical event marks the first joint inauguration of the Mayor and the Honolulu City Council. “This joint swearing-in ceremony is more than symbolic to me,” Caldwell said. “It is imperative that the Mayor and the Council work closely together to get things accomplished for the public good. … I expect there will be lively debate and disagreements from time to time, but it is my sincere desire to maintain a productive relationship with the Council, right from the beginning on January 2, 2013.”

Council Chair Ernie Martin said the 2013 Council will be one of the most experienced groups of legislators ever to hold office, with all of the newly elected members having previous legislative experience. “The lesson that all Council members have no doubt learned early in their political careers, is that there are many benefits to working collaboratively,” said Martin. …

Associate Justice Sabrina Shizue McKenna will administer the oath of office for Mayor-elect Caldwell, and Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald will swear in the newly elected members of the Honolulu City Council. Bishop Mark Matsumoto will deliver the invocation and the Reverend John Heidel will offer the closing prayer.  …

The Honolulu City Council will meet at noon for their Inauguration celebration and meeting. Mayor-elect Caldwell is scheduled to address the Council at this meeting which is the first official Council meeting of the New Year.