Two Honolulu charter amendment proposals this year aim to enshrine sidewalk construction as a core local government responsibility.

The Charter Commission held a first hearing Monday of a proposal to create a food security fund using property tax revenue.

The alternative election method offers clear advantages and clear trade-offs.

Artificial intelligence is already widely used in city government. Some residents want to see the charter updated to require more transparency.

At first glance this proposed Honolulu city charter amendment sounded like a bad idea. But maybe not.

Fortunately, it appears a legal fight to preserve the Institute of Museum and Library Services has succeeded.

Among dozens of proposed amendments that the Charter Commission will consider putting on the ballot next fall is one underscoring a basic need: to eat.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi says he’s opposed to the idea but the rail authority has submitted a proposal to the Honolulu Charter Commission anyway.

The Honolulu Charter Commission is seeking ideas on how to improve city government. But time is running out for residents to get their suggestions in.