Honolulu Charter Commission
Komikina Palapala Hoʻokumu
What is the City Charter?
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.
Click here for the Revised Charter
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The Commission is tasked with identifying outdated language, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve how the City and County of Honolulu serves its people.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.
Click here to learn about the commission
What is the Charter Commission?
Upcoming Events
Attend a Community Information Session in your area to learn more about the Charter and how you can get involved.
Neal S. Blaisdell Center
- Wednesday, October 8, 6 PM - Pikake Room
Kaiser High School
– Thursday, October 9, 6 PM – School Cafeteria
Waipahu High School
– Monday, October 13, 6 PM – School Cafeteria
Windward Community College
– Tuesday, October 14, 6 PM – Hale Akoakoa Rooms 101-105
Nānākuli Public Library
– Wednesday, October 15, 7 PM
Mililani High School
– Thursday, October 16, 6 PM – School Cafeteria
Sunset Beach Elementary School
– Friday, October 17, 7 PM – School Cafeteria
Salt Lake District Park
– Tuesday, October 21, 6 PM
Online Zoom (Islandwide)
- Wednesday, October 22, 6 PM (link coming soon)
Click here to download flyer
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!
Submit & View Proposals
Submission period: August 4 — November 7, 2025
WHAT CAN YOU PROPOSE?
Any ideas that:
Improve how the City serves its residents
Make government more transparent, efficient, or accountable
Strengthen ethics, climate action, public participation, or equity
Clarify roles or responsibilities in the Charter
Click here for Google Form - submit online
Click here for PDF Form - send to cclcharter@honolulu.gov
Click here to view submitted proposals (spreadsheet view)
Click here view submitted proposals (PDF view)
Resources
Charter Commission Reports Archive
Share Our Brochure
The brochure outlines the timeline, key information, and how you can participate in the City Charter Amendment process.
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Join Our Email List
Sign up to receive notifications regarding meetings of the Honolulu Charter Commission.
You’ll receive agendas, schedules, and participation opportunities directly in your inbox.
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The next Honolulu Charter Commission meeting will be on
Monday, October 6 at 2:30 P.M.
in the City Council Chamber at Honolulu Hale
HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
