The two bills are meant to act as quick relief, with more comprehensive measures still in discussion.

The city charter mandates that these raises be delivered, meaning officials have to scrape together the money from other sources.

Some Honolulu businesses have received more than one inspection a month and others none at all, the commission heard.

Recruiting incentives for new officers and civilian hires are under discussion.

Council approved $3.4 billion budget focused on fighting crime and building homes.

A bill that would prohibit council members from external employment was removed at a hearing Wednesday.

Commission members say the pay for elected officials should reflect the jobs they do.

Half of Hawaii’s kids can’t swim, and pools are less likely to be located near lower income communities.

UPDATES: Many constituents feel that the increases are a “slap in the face,” and they want more accountability.

Two measures would ban council members from having other jobs in a move aimed at ensuring they focus all their attention on the public’s business.