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  Mayor of Honolulu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The Mayor of Honolulu is the chief executive officer of the City and County of Honolulu and considered the second most powerful official in Hawaii.
The Mayor of Honolulu is one of the most powerful mayors in the United States in terms of the limits of the officer's abilities, the size of the budget he or she controls and the unique relationship the officer has in association with the mayors of Asian and Pacific Rim nations.
Honolulu is distinct in this tradition as most United States cities and towns reserve the title of First Lady to the wife of the state governor, wife of the President of the United States or wife of visiting foreign heads of government.
www.lexington-fayette.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Mayor_of_Honolulu   (854 words)

  
 Honolulu_County,_Hawaii   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Honolulu County — formally designated as the City and County of Honolulu — is a county of the state of Hawaii.
The Mayor of Honolulu is the principal executor of administrative authority and wields highly centralized abilities which in most cities are weighted more equally between the mayor and legislature.
The Honolulu City Council is the legislative body of the City and County of Honolulu and is responsible for drafting and passing laws, as well as proposing budget items to the mayor.
www.apawn.com /search.php?title=Honolulu_County,_Hawaii   (639 words)

  
 Honolulu   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Honolulu and Juneau, Alaska are the only two US state capitals that cannot be reached by road from the rest of the country, or from the majority of the land area of their respective states.
Established in 1900, the Honolulu Symphony is the oldest symphony orchestra west of the Rocky Mountains.
In Honolulu the population was spread out with 19.2% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older.
www.startrekconvention.com /search.php?title=Honolulu   (2361 words)

  
 Mayor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
In the United States, mayors are usually elected by the citizens of a locality for a fixed term.
Mayors may also function as the head of the city council, sometimes elected as mayor by the council rather the citizens, while day-to-day operations of the city are delegated to a professional city manager.
The longest serving mayor in the U.S. was Robert Linn, who served for 58 years from 1946 to 2004 as mayor of Beaver, PennsylvaniaBeaver, Pennsylvania/.
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 Mayor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
A mayor (from the Latin maīor, meaning "larger","greater") is the politician who serves as chief executive official of some types of municipalities.
In Canada mayors are usually elected at large by the citizens of a municipality for a fixed term.
The longest serving mayor in the U.S. was Robert Linn, who served for 58 years from 1946 to 2004 as mayor of Beaver, Pennsylvania.
www.apawn.com /search.php?title=Mayor   (575 words)

  
 Boston.com / News / Nation / Honolulu's mayor revisits his heritage
HONOLULU -- On Monday, at a private ceremony to swear him in as mayor, Mufi Hannemann fought to keep his emotions in check.
In the city and county of Honolulu, less than 3 percent of the mostly Asian and white population of 876,156 is reported to be Samoan.
Born the sixth of seven children in the tough Kalihi district of Honolulu, Hannemann excelled in academics and athletics.
www.boston.com /news/nation/articles/2005/01/09/honolulus_mayor_revisits_his_heritage   (783 words)

  
 Honolulu Star-Bulletin Editorial
THE race for mayor of Honolulu is shaping up to be long and punishing -- for voters as well as for the candidates.
Mayor Jeremy Harris and his challengers, City Councilman Mufi Hannemann and former Mayor Frank Fasi, are busy slinging personal attacks that have little to do with issues facing the city.
Hannemann is bailing out of the final two years of his Council term to run for mayor, committing in fact the offense he accuses Harris of committing only in his mind.
starbulletin.com /2000/06/03/editorial/shapiro.html   (594 words)

  
 Honolulu mayor to present college of Architecture, Planning and Design University Distinguished lecture at K-State   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Harris has served as Honolulu's mayor for the last 10 years and also was the city's longest serving managing director.
As mayor, Harris has helped to remake Honolulu's infrastructure, increasing the energy efficiency of the city's buildings and enhancing the quality of the city's open spaces.
Honolulu has attracted new knowledge-based industries and ranks as one of the most technologically advanced cities in the nation.
www.newss.ksu.edu /WEB/News/NewsReleases/Harris102904.html   (519 words)

  
 The Political Graveyard: Mayors of Honolulu, Hawaii
Mayors of Honolulu: Events and Candidates of the 1960's (may be incomplete!)
Mayors of Honolulu: Events and Candidates of the 1970's (may be incomplete!)
Mayors of Honolulu: Events and Candidates of the 1980's (may be incomplete!)
politicalgraveyard.com /geo/HI/ofc/honolulu.html   (325 words)

  
 Hawaii Reporter: Hawaii Reporter
Honolulu's beauty comes from inside each and every one of us - from that sense of belonging, that sense of caring and sharing, that feeling which is truly Aloha, but it’s really much more.
I believe Honolulu can be the model of a sustainable city for America, for the Asia-Pacific region, for the rest of the world.
This is our shared vision for the future of Honolulu, and I'm proud to have had the opportunity to work with you to start making this shared vision a reality.
www.hawaiireporter.com /story.aspx?4f052b5b-3421-4fef-b1c4-85fb779bb6b5   (4468 words)

  
 WSROC - Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Mayor Jeremy Harris, the Mayor of Honolulu City and County, USA, will speak on Local Government and Sustainability at a special seminar to be held tomorrow (Thursday 27th May 2004) commencing at 9:00am in Committee Room 3, Campbelltown City Council, corner Queen and Broughton Streets Campbelltown.
Mayor Harris will be speaking as part of The Best Come to the West seminar series, a joint initiative of WSROC and MACROC.
Mayor Harris has served two terms as Mayor of Honolulu, balancing the City’s budget for seven consecutive years whilst implementing major changes to landuse planning, curtailing urban sprawl to preserve open space and agricultural land.
www.wsroc.com.au /news_detail.asp?key=207   (198 words)

  
 Mayor of Honolulu
The Mayor of Honolulu is the chief executive officer of the City & County of Honolulu; and considered the second most powerful official in Hawaii.
Surrounding Honolulu Hale are other prominent historic landmarks: Ali'iolani Hale, Hawai'i State Capitol, Iolani Palace, Kawaiaha'o Church and the Territorial Building.
He or she oversees dozens of departments including: Honolulu Board of Water Supply, Honolulu Fire Department, Honolulu Police Department and the O'ahu Civil Defense Agency.
www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/mayor_of_honolulu   (793 words)

  
 Honolulu Bans Water Fluoridation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
On February 12, 2004, the Mayor of Honolulu approved a bill passed 7-2 by the Honolulu city and county council that prohibits the introduction of unnecessary chemical additives, considered to be medication, into their water supply.
The new Honolulu law further stipulates that, if the Hawaii state legislature mandates fluoridation, against the will of the Honolulu legislature and residents, the chemical dispensed must be a pure, FDA-approved, pharmaceutical-grade medicine that will not corrode pipes.
Honolulu is one of four cities among the nation’s 50 largest cities that serves residents fluoride-free water.
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/fluoridation/107045   (460 words)

  
 wikien.info: Main_Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Joseph James Fern (August 25, 1872 - February 20, 1920) was the first Mayor of Honolulu from 1909 to 1915 and again from 1917 to 1920.
In 1907, Fern was influenced to run for a seat on the Honolulu Board of Supervisors.
The office of mayor was created upon the insistence of Washington, DC despite the opposition of the Big Five oligarchy that governed in Hawai'i.
pardus.info /index.php?title=Joseph_J._Fern   (375 words)

  
 Hawaii Reporter: Hawaii Reporter
As Chair of the Honolulu City Council, Mufi made decisions based on integrity even when he knew that his acts of integrity would be unpopular with his colleagues.
Our next Mayor of Honolulu should be a proven leader with experience who will put forth their best efforts for the betterment of Honolulu.
On Saturday, September 18th, the next Mayor of Honolulu could be elected if any candidate has one vote over 50 percent of the votes cast.
www.hawaiireporter.com /story.aspx?28007a45-a1ac-445c-9202-afa910eca4d8   (392 words)

  
 JS Online: Honolulu Mayor Exits Election   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
HONOLULU - Mayor Jeremy Harris dropped out of the Democratic governor's race on the eve of the party's state convention, saying he couldn't beat his Republican rival.
Hirono dropped out last year and opted to run for mayor of Honolulu instead after polls showed her trailing Harris.
Harris' decision means he will not resign as mayor, essentially ending the campaigns of several candidates vying for his seat.
www.jsonline.com /election2000/ap/may02/ap-hawaii-governor053102.asp?format=print   (410 words)

  
 Waiahole Farmers' 20-Year Struggle For Land May Be Nearing an End   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
And the residents of Waiahole and Waikane valleys on O'ahu's windward coast are fighting the battle of their lives to stave off eviction from their small farms.
But, eighteen years after their victory against a planned subdivision, the farmers of Waiahole are struggling to secure their hold on the land they farm and the water they need to farm it.
In any event, the capacity of the water system is not sufficient to support wetland taro cultivation on all of the 80 or so acres of prime taro lands that lie within the boundaries of the ag park.
www.environment-hawaii.org /1094waiahole.htm.htm   (566 words)

  
 Honolulu Weekly - Honolulu Diary, Honolulu Alternate News
Hannemann was born in Honolulu in 1954 to well-connected Samoan immigrant parents, and into an American generation that convulsed in adolescence and rejected the status quo.
In May of 1987, C. Brewer held press conferences in Honolulu and Hilo to announce that Hannemann would quarterback the company’s three-pronged “Project 160” strategic plan for its vast properties in the district of Ka‘u.
The political gossip mill says that Hannemann’s campaign is designed not so much to win the mayor’s office (most observers say winning is a long shot) but to raise Hannemann’s name recognition for another race in two years, either for governor or for a job in Washington.
www.honoluluweekly.com /mufi.php   (3844 words)

  
 press release
Mayor Jeremy Harris holds an undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Hawaii and a master’s degree in population and environmental biology from the University of California at Irvine.
Honolulu has been transformed into a vibrant city that supports a thriving sports tourism industry, features refurbished neighborhoods characterized by parks and tree-lined streets, and celebrates the city's rich history and ethnic diversity.
Mayor Harris has worked to strengthen the relationship between citizens and their government and to build public-private partnerships.
aalto.arch.ksu.edu /info/events/04fa-harris.htm   (516 words)

  
 Skatepark Progress Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
At the grand opening of both Mililani and Keolu skateparks, Mayor Jeremy Harris said, "We're going to have 21 of these (skateparks) around the island within the next couple of years." Of these 21 parks, nine were planned within the 2002 budget, and unfortunately only 4 were built.
In an effort to continue forward progress with our parks, please write a positive message to Mayor Jeremy Harris, and let him and his staff know that there is still an overwhelming demand for well-built permanent skateboard facilities on our island.
I don't believe this park is one of the parks proposed by the mayor, rather this park has been partially funded by HMSA insurance company.
www.50-50.com /absorb/articles/2001/skatepark_progress.shtml   (1973 words)

  
 Honolulu Marathon registration, Mayor's walk 10K, walking marathon training
Honolulu Marathon will take place on Sunday, December 11, 2005, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
The Honolulu Marathon offers a full marathon only and is ideal for runners and walkers alike.
Expo and Race Packet Pick-Up: The Honolulu Marathon Expo will be held at the Hawaii Convention Center in conjunction with the race packet pick-up.
www.arthritis.org /events/JointsInMotion/go_somewhere_honolulu.asp   (815 words)

  
 Hannemann agenda as mayor - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper
Such times call for a mayor who will not require on-the-job training. A Hannemann administration offers solid experience and clear ideas on our direction and priorities that will enable us to hit the ground running in the crucial first 100 days.
Ongoing conflicts between the mayor and City Council on budget priorities are exacerbated by a lack of candor and openness.
Mufi Hannemann is a candidate for mayor of Honolulu.
the.honoluluadvertiser.com /article/2004/Aug/01/op/op04a.html   (712 words)

  
 Lillian Hong for Honolulu Mayor 2004
I believe that "The People" need someone to represent them and be a voice for them in Honolulu Hale.
I humbly ask for your vote in the primary election on September 18, 2004.
Lillian is a certified video producer and personally produces a variety of videos for "The People" on issues of community interest relating to the City Council or the 2004 Mayoral campaign.
www.geocities.com /lillyhong02   (185 words)

  
 KPUA.net - KPUA Hawaii News - Hannemann sworn in again as Honolulu mayor in public ceremony
HONOLULU (AP) _ Mufi Hannemann was sworn in Wednesday as mayor of Honolulu in a ceremony held before hundreds gathered at Honolulu Hale.
And as Giuliani instilled order to the notoriously unruly city of New York, Hannemann says he plans to clean up the City and County of Honolulu -- helping to solve the problems of leaking sewers, bumpy roads, garbage and crime.
Shortly after being sworn in, Hannemann told the crowd he was the happiest man on Oahu today.
www.kpua.net /news.php?id=4177   (170 words)

  
 The Honolulu Marathon
Artist Mari Sakamoto works on completing the official 2005 Honolulu Marathon poster at her home studio on Oahu.
is the official photographer of the Honolulu Marathon.
is the Official DVD-Video of the Honolulu Marathon.
www.honolulumarathon.org   (319 words)

  
 Ching Hai Day Special Report
This party was held by Mayor Fasi of Honolulu, and Mr.
Fasi, Mayor of Honolulu awarded the International Peace Commendation, and the Honorary Citizenship to the Supreme Master Ching Hai from Formosa.
Mayor Frank F. Fasi of Honolulu awards a certificate of "Honorary Citizenship" to the Supreme Master Ching Hai.
www.godsdirectcontact.org /chinghaiday   (283 words)

  
 U.S. Mayor Article | Honolulu Mayor Jeremy Harris Wins National Planning Award (June 3, 2002)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
They acknowledged the mayor's pioneering efforts to make municipal government more responsive by emphasizing the importance of community involvement in the planning process.
"Mayor Harris has offered incomparable support for excellence in planning and community design, and his passion for protecting the integrity of both natural and man-made environments is unmatched," said Bruce Knight, chair of APA's awards jury.
The APA award is the most recent national recognition earned by Mayor Harris and the city and county of Honolulu for excellence in urban planning.
www.usmayors.org /uscm/us_mayor_newspaper/documents/06_03_02/harris.asp   (308 words)

  
 Hawaii Reporter: Hawaii Reporter
Now Hannemann will soon be sworn in as mayor of the City and County of Honolulu with a private ceremony on Jan. 2, 2005, and a public ceremony on Jan. 5, 2005.
Advice from former Honolulu Mayor Frank Fasi, who served as mayor for more than two decades, will also be solicited by Hannemann.
Ask Honolulu Mayor Jeremy Harris not to initiate any new construction projects that Hannemann’s administration is not in support of.
www.hawaiireporter.com /story.aspx?ab9107e6-adf5-4c37-a688-f014d350768a   (1753 words)

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