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Submissions by Charter CommissionersLast Updated On: Monday, December 8, 2025 @ 3:27 PM HST
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This is a publicly accessible, view-only spreadsheet of submissions by Charter Commissioners.

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TimestampSubmission
Number		CategoryCommissioner NameWhat issue or concern are you trying to address?What section of the Charter does
your proposal relate to? (if known)		Current Charter Language (if relevant)Proposed ChangeRationale and Intended ImpactCharter Alignment Checklist (Optional)Supporting Materials
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12/1/2025 11:22:21C001S. SimmsPer Alphonso Braggs, NAACP chair the proposed changes focus on financial and structural levers that align with FAR. In the federal space, guaranteed earmarks for small business as a percentage of total spend are current policy. Embedding similar provisions in the Charter can create durable, enforceable pathways to equitable economic participation for our working class communities.Article IX, Ch.3: 9 301 (Procurement) Local Hiring and Workforce Development Hiring Does not address"Shall the Revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu be amended to require that all City Contracts over $500,000 include a provision that at least 30% of total labor hours be performed by residents of the City and County of Honolulu, with priority given to residents of economically disadvantaged ZIP codes as designated by the Department of Community Services; and to authorize the Director of Budget and Fiscal Services to adopt rules for certification, reporting, and enforcement of this requirement?" biPer NAACP - Keep public funds circulating locally, grow the middle class, expand access to living wage jobsClarifies or improves accountability or transparency, Aligns with legal or constitutional requirements, Improves delivery of public services, Requires structural or governance-level change
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12/1/2025 11:29:48C002S. SimmsPer Alphonso Braggs, NAACP chair, the proposed changes focus on financial and structural levers that align with FAR. In the federal space, guaranteed earmarks for small business as a percentage of total spend are current policy. Embedding similar provisions in the Charter can create durable, enforceable pathways to equitable economic participation for our working class communities.Article IX, Ch.3: Sec.9 301 (Procurement)Does not address"Shall the Revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu be amended to require that a minimum of 20% of the total annual value of City procurement contracts be awarded to locally owned small business, with at least half of that amount reserved for businesses located in economically underinvested census tracts, and to authorize the Director of Budget and Fiscal Services to establish certification, compliance, and enforcement procedures?"Per NAACP - Level the playing field for neighborhood businesses and stimulate economic mobility. Clarifies or improves accountability or transparency, Aligns with legal or constitutional requirements, Improves delivery of public services, Requires structural or governance-level change
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12/1/2025 11:44:49C003S. SimmsPer NAACP Alphonso Braggs Chair, the proposed amendments are focused on financial and structural levers that align with FAR. In the federal space, guaranteed earmarks for small business as a percentage of total spend are current policy, Embedding similar provisions in Honolulu's Charter can create durable, enforceable pathways to equitable economic participation for our working class communities Article IX, Ch 3:9 301 (Procurement)Does not addressPer NAACP " Shall the Revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu be amended to require that all City contracts over $400,000 include a provision that at least 30% of total labor hours be performed by residents of the City and County of Honolulu, with priority given to resident of economically disadvantaged ZIP codes as designated by the Department of Community Services: and to authorize the Director of Budget and Fiscal Services to adopt rules for certification, reporting and enforcement of this requirement?Per NAACP: City contracts are a major driver of Honolulu's economy, yet much of the benefit flows to non-local contractors and workers. Prioritizing hires from economically disadvantaged ZIP codes keeps taxpayer dollars local. Keeps public funds circulating locally, grows the middle class, expands access to living wage jobs. Clarifies or improves accountability or transparency, Aligns with legal or constitutional requirements, Improves delivery of public services, Requires structural or governance-level change
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12/1/2025 12:00:09C004S. SimmsPer NAACP Chair Alphonso Braggs - These proposed amendments are focused on financial and structural levers that align with the FAR. In the Federal space, guaranteed earmarks for small business as a percentage of total spend are current policy. Embedding similar provisions in Honolulu's Charter can create durable, enforceable pathways to equitable economic participation for our working class familiesArticle IX, Ch 3:9 (Procurement) Does not addressPer NAACP "Shall the Revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu be amended to require that a minimum of 20% of the total annual value of City procurement contracts be awarded to locally owned small businesses, with at least half of that amount reserved for businesses located in economically underinvested census tracts, and to authorize the director of Budget and Fiscal Services to establish certification, compliance, and enforcement procedures? "Per NAACP: Honolulu's small businesses face structural disadvantages against large mainland corporations. Reserved procurement percentages strengthen the local economy and level the playing field for neighborhood businesses and while stimulating economic mobility. Clarifies or improves accountability or transparency, Aligns with legal or constitutional requirements, Improves delivery of public services, Requires structural or governance-level change
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12/1/2025 12:11:49C005S. SimmsPer NAACP Chair Alphonso Braggs : "Affordable housing is disappearing faster than it can be replaced". Section 9 204 (Housing Programs)Does not addressPer NAACP "Shall the Revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu be amended to establish an Affordable Housing Preservation Fund with the the Department of Community Services, to be funded annually with no less than one percent of the the City's general fund revenues, for the purpose of acquiring, rehabilitating, and preserving housing affordable to households earning 100% of area median income or less; and to prohibit the diversion of such funds for any other purpose without voter approval?" Per NAACP : Amendment will prevent displacement, stabilize rents, and preserve mixed-income communitiesClarifies or improves accountability or transparency, Aligns with legal or constitutional requirements, Improves delivery of public services, Requires structural or governance-level change
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12/1/2025 12:44:05C006S. SimmsPer NAACP Chair Alphonso Braggs: Public investment is uneven across neighborhoods Article VI (Executive Branch - Departments and AgenciesDoes not addressPer NAACP: Shall the Revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu be amended to require the Managing Director to conduct an Infrastructure Equity Audit every ten years, assess the distribution, condition, and accessibility of City-owned roads, parks, utilities, and transit facilities, with a public report of findings and recommendations for equitable investment priorities?"Per NAACP "Close gaps in public investment."Clarifies or improves accountability or transparency, Aligns with legal or constitutional requirements, Improves delivery of public services, Requires structural or governance-level change
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12/1/2025 12:52:12C007S. SimmsPer NAACP Alphonso Braggs, Chair: "Civilian oversight builds trust and transparency" Section6-1606 (Police Commission)Does not addressPer NAACP: "Shall the Revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu be amended to expand the powers of the Police Commission to include the authority to issue subpoenas, compel testimony, access departmental records, and publicly report findings on investigations, policy reviews, and use-of-force incidents, and to require the Honolulu Police Department to respond in writing to the Commission's recommendations within 90 days?"Per NAACP: Strengthen community trust in public safety.Clarifies or improves accountability or transparency, Aligns with legal or constitutional requirements, Improves delivery of public services, Requires structural or governance-level change
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12/1/2025 13:01:52C008S. SimmsPer NAACP Chair Alphonso Braggs: City projects must include middle-income affordabilitySection 9-204 (Housing ProgramsDoes not addressPer NAACP: "Shall the Revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu be amended to require that any housing development receiving City funding, land, or other subsidies reserve at least 25% of units for households earning between 60% and 120% of the area median income, and to prohibit the sale or rental of such units at market rate for a period of no less than 30 years?Per NAACP - "Support essential workers" Aligns with legal or constitutional requirements, Improves delivery of public services, Requires structural or governance-level change
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12/1/2025 13:26:34C009S. SimmsPer NAACP Chair Alphonso Braggs - Ensure direct community input in City spendingArticle IX (Financial Procedures)Does not addressPer NAACP: "Shall the Revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu be amended to require that at least one percent of the City's annual operating budget be allocated through a participatory budgeting process in which residents may propose and vote on community improvement projects, with the process administered by the Department of Budget and Fiscal Services?" Per NAACP - "Involving residents in spending decisions increases engagement"Clarifies or improves accountability or transparency, Improves delivery of public services, Requires structural or governance-level change
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12/1/2025 13:35:29C010S. SimmsPer NAACP Chair Alphonso Braggs: "Climate impacts threaten both livelihoods and infrastructure"Section 6-107 (Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency)Does not addressPer NAACP: "Shall the Revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu be amended to require the office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency to prepare and publish a Climate Resilience Plan every five years ,including strategies for renewable energy adoptions, coastal protection, and green job creation, with annual progress reports to the City Council?"Per NAACP - "Protect residents and create sustainable employment"Clarifies or improves accountability or transparency, Aligns with legal or constitutional requirements, Improves delivery of public services, Requires structural or governance-level change
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12/1/2025 14:13:37C011S. SimmsPer NAACP Chair Alphonso Braggs - "Many residents lack access to affordable banking services"Article IX (Financial Procedures)Does not addressPer NAACP - "Shall the Revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu be amended to authorize the Department of Budget and Fiscal Services to establish partnerships with community banks, credit unions, and other mission-driven financial institutions to expand access to low-cost banking, credit, and financial education services for residents of the City and County of Honolulu?"
Per NAACP - "Reduce predatory lending reliance and build wealth"Improves delivery of public services, Requires structural or governance-level change
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12/1/2025 16:06:34C012S. SimmsPer NAACP Chair Alphonso Braggs: City contracts should support fair pay and benefitsArticle IX, Ch. 3:9 301 ProcurementDoes not addressPer NAACP: "Shall the Revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu be amended to require that all contractors and subcontractors performing work under City contracts pay employees a living wage not less than the amount determined annually by the Department of Budget and Fiscal Services based on the cost of living in Honolulu and to require the inclusion of benefits such as health insurance or an equivalent wage supplement?"NAACP: " Ensure dignified work on public projects"Clarifies or improves accountability or transparency, Aligns with legal or constitutional requirements, Improves delivery of public services
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12/1/2025 16:12:34C013S. SimmsPer NAACP Chair Alphonso Braggs: Affordable transit is a lifeline for working familiesSec 7-1703 (Department of Transportation Services)Does not addressPer NAACP: "Shall the Revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu be amended to require the Department of Transportation Services to maintain affordable, frequent, and accessible public transit service throughout the island, including a low-income fare program funded through dedicated revenue sources, and the publish annual performance and ridership reports?"Per NAACP - "Connect residents to jobs, schools, and services"Improves delivery of public services
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12/1/2025 16:20:46C014S. SimmsPer NAACP Chair Alphonso Braggs: Transparency strengthens public trustSection 13; 105 (Records Open to the Public) Does not address Per NAACP "Shall the Revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu be amended to require the City Clerk to maintain a publicly accessible, real-time open data portal containing budgets, contracts, performance metrics, and other public records, with updates no less than quarterly, and to establish penalties for non-compliance by City agencies?"Per NAACP; "Enable public oversight and accountability"Clarifies or improves accountability or transparency, Improves delivery of public services, Requires structural or governance-level change
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