Another Ernie Martin Fundraiser

Is it a sign that the Honolulu City Council chair will challenge Mayor Caldwell?

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Ernie Martin held a campaign fundraiser Wednesday night at the Royal Hawaiian Golf Club.

The suggested donation was $1,000.

Martin, chair of the Honolulu City Council, is term-limited and is set to serve on the Council until 2018.

So, why is he asking for cash?

Honolulu City Council Chair Ernie Martin.
Honolulu City Council Chair Ernie Martin. Cory Lum/CIvil Beat

Mayor Kirk Caldwell is up for re-election, of course. No challengers … yet.

This is Martin’s fifth fundraiser since February 2015, and his second in just the past two months.

Here’s a little context for you:

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