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Unopposed For Reelection, Honolulu Budget Chair Isn’t Afraid To Fight Admin

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By Ben Angarone Verified
| Honolulu Civil Beat Verified
Council member Val Okimoto has charged into public disputes against powerful members of the city administration. Honolulu council member Val Okimoto’s first annual cycle as city budget chair has been a tumultuous one. When the mayor proposed a $5 billion budget in March, he said he kept it relatively lean to brace against flat revenue projections. Okimoto, who has long been a fiscal conservative, then shaved it down more, targeting an economic recovery office she felt has lost its focus.
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Honolulu Rail Riders Face Persistent Station And Elevator Closures

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By Ben Angarone Verified
| Honolulu Civil Beat Verified
Three years after opening, the city’s Skyline transit system has endured its share of operational hiccups. Honolulu officials celebrated Skyline’s third anniversary on Tuesday, touting more than 5 million riders who have journeyed between its 13 stations since its long-awaited opening. One statistic they didn’t mention: Persistent station outages.
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Unopposed For Reelection, Honolulu Budget Chair Isn’t Afraid To Fight Admin

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By Ben Angarone Verified
| News from the States
Honolulu council member Val Okimoto’s first annual cycle as city budget chair has been a tumultuous one. When the mayor proposed a $5 billion budget in March, he said he kept it relatively lean to brace against flat revenue projections. Okimoto, who has long been a fiscal conservative, then shaved it down more, targeting an economic recovery office she felt has lost its focus. When the mayor’s team characterized her efforts as obstructionist, she wasn’t afraid to rebut.
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