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Balanced budget includes estimated revenues, appropriations of $370,778,473

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The 2009-2010 County of Hawaii Charter Commission is proposing the following 19 Charter Amendments for the Nov. 2 General Election. The ballot question for each amendment appears first, followed by the Charter Commission summary, followed by pros and cons written by the Hawaii County League of Women Voters. WHAT YOUR VOTE MEANS: A “yes” vote […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Hawaii County Charter is by far the most important document of the county. It regulates how county government functions. All three branches are considered in the Charter and therefore any amendment to the Charter can have a huge effect on the island’s future. The last public hearing is scheduled at 6 p.m. […]

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MEDIA RELEASE This year is the fourth 10-year review of the County Charter. The mayor has appointed an 11-member commission, which is seeking input from county agencies and any interested resident or organization.  The commission will hold meetings for the remainder of 2009 and early 2010, after which the proposed amendments will be acted upon […]

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