Honolulu Charter Commission
Komikina Palapala Hoʻokumu
HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF O’AHU
The Revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu is the founding document of Honolulu’s municipal government including its functions like our city’s constitution.
It provides the guiding policy on how the Mayor, City Council, and departments operate, how decisions are made, and how services are delivered.
The Honolulu Charter Commission, which convenes only once every ten years, is currently accepting proposals through November 7, 2025.
The Charter Commission is a 13-member body appointed by the Mayor and the City Council every 10 years.
The Commission is tasked with identifying outdated language, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve how the City and County of Honolulu serves its people. Any changes the Commission recommends will appear as questions on the November 2026 ballot, and voters will have the final say.
Charter Commission
Timeline
Aug 4 – Nov 7, 2025:
Proposal submission period
Dec 2025 – Apr 2026:
Public review & hearings
May – Jul 2026:
Final proposals selected
Aug – Oct 2026:
Voter education & outreach
Nov 3, 2026:
General Election Day – You vote!
Resources
Charter Commission Reports Archive
2005-2006 Charter Commission Final Report
2015-2016 Charter Commission Final Report
Click here to download our brochure
The next Honolulu Charter Commission meeting will be on
Monday, November 3 at 2:30 P.M.
in the City Council Chamber at Honolulu Hale
Honolulu Charter Commission Questions?
Contact our staff at cclcharter@honolulu.gov or (808) 768-5197.
Mahalo for participating in our Community Information Sessions across the island!
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