League of Women Voters of Honolulu
@lwvofhonolulu.bsky.social
League of Women Voters of Honolulu
Empowering informed voters since 1948.
Local issues, local voices, lasting change.
🌺 Nonpartisan. Always pro-democracy.
Empowering informed voters since 1948.
Local issues, local voices, lasting change.
🌺 Nonpartisan. Always pro-democracy.
Honolulu’s neighborhood boards are often the first stop for local issues—traffic safety, development proposals, park maintenance, and more. Today’s explainer breaks down how they work and why they matter, especially with 2025 board elections on the horizon.
December 16, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Honolulu’s neighborhood boards are often the first stop for local issues—traffic safety, development proposals, park maintenance, and more. Today’s explainer breaks down how they work and why they matter, especially with 2025 board elections on the horizon.
A quick take on the Nov 24 Charter Commission meeting: early discussions suggest transparency and public-access issues could be central to 2026 proposals.
December 13, 2025 at 4:02 AM
A quick take on the Nov 24 Charter Commission meeting: early discussions suggest transparency and public-access issues could be central to 2026 proposals.
Highlighting Rep. Amy Perruso: former teacher, civic-education champion, and advocate for government that works for the public.
December 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Highlighting Rep. Amy Perruso: former teacher, civic-education champion, and advocate for government that works for the public.
A quick myth → fact: Honolulu’s Charter Commission has full control over what proposals reach the ballot. Public input matters early in the process.
December 10, 2025 at 10:24 PM
A quick myth → fact: Honolulu’s Charter Commission has full control over what proposals reach the ballot. Public input matters early in the process.
Civic Coffee Hours begin in January. First topic focuses on what happens before a bill ever hits a committee hearing.
December 10, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Civic Coffee Hours begin in January. First topic focuses on what happens before a bill ever hits a committee hearing.
Here’s a quick walkthrough of how Honolulu charter amendments move from idea → Commission review → ballot. A little transparency goes a long way during a charter review cycle.
December 9, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Here’s a quick walkthrough of how Honolulu charter amendments move from idea → Commission review → ballot. A little transparency goes a long way during a charter review cycle.
A closing-year reminder: civic life isn’t a moment — it’s a practice.
December 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
A closing-year reminder: civic life isn’t a moment — it’s a practice.
Honolulu’s Charter Commission just advanced 19 proposals during its latest review session. Testimony from HART and the Board of Water Supply framed key debates on hiring flexibility, freshwater protections, and eminent domain.
December 6, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Honolulu’s Charter Commission just advanced 19 proposals during its latest review session. Testimony from HART and the Board of Water Supply framed key debates on hiring flexibility, freshwater protections, and eminent domain.
Spotlighting Sharon Ho, one of our newest members.
“Recent actions taken by certain lawmakers locally and nationally has proven that democracy can’t be taken for granted. The LWVs are a group of committed people determined to make a difference for equity, fairness and honesty in governance.”
“Recent actions taken by certain lawmakers locally and nationally has proven that democracy can’t be taken for granted. The LWVs are a group of committed people determined to make a difference for equity, fairness and honesty in governance.”
December 4, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Spotlighting Sharon Ho, one of our newest members.
“Recent actions taken by certain lawmakers locally and nationally has proven that democracy can’t be taken for granted. The LWVs are a group of committed people determined to make a difference for equity, fairness and honesty in governance.”
“Recent actions taken by certain lawmakers locally and nationally has proven that democracy can’t be taken for granted. The LWVs are a group of committed people determined to make a difference for equity, fairness and honesty in governance.”
Help us choose our first 2026 civic explainer — what issue matters most to you?
December 4, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Help us choose our first 2026 civic explainer — what issue matters most to you?
A Civic Coffee Hour is on the way in January. First conversation: understanding the legislative session.
December 3, 2025 at 2:35 AM
A Civic Coffee Hour is on the way in January. First conversation: understanding the legislative session.
Breaking down how to read a Charter Commission proposal so you can follow upcoming decisions with clarity.
December 2, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Breaking down how to read a Charter Commission proposal so you can follow upcoming decisions with clarity.
As the holiday weekend wraps up, a little Honolulu history: early city governance meetings happened in 1907 at the old Royal Hawaiian Hotel.
Civic engagement has always been part of Oʻahu’s story.
#LWVHonolulu
Civic engagement has always been part of Oʻahu’s story.
#LWVHonolulu
December 1, 2025 at 2:16 AM
As the holiday weekend wraps up, a little Honolulu history: early city governance meetings happened in 1907 at the old Royal Hawaiian Hotel.
Civic engagement has always been part of Oʻahu’s story.
#LWVHonolulu
Civic engagement has always been part of Oʻahu’s story.
#LWVHonolulu
A bright day at ʻIolani: registration, civic conversations, and future leaders in the making.
#LWVHonolulu
#LWVHonolulu
November 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
A bright day at ʻIolani: registration, civic conversations, and future leaders in the making.
#LWVHonolulu
#LWVHonolulu
The Elections Commission plays a key role in safeguarding Hawaiʻi’s election systems—setting rules, reviewing processes, and appointing the chief election officer.
It’s one of the quiet but essential structures that help keep our democracy steady.
#LWVHonolulu #ElectionIntegrity #HawaiiElections
It’s one of the quiet but essential structures that help keep our democracy steady.
#LWVHonolulu #ElectionIntegrity #HawaiiElections
November 29, 2025 at 2:44 AM
The Elections Commission plays a key role in safeguarding Hawaiʻi’s election systems—setting rules, reviewing processes, and appointing the chief election officer.
It’s one of the quiet but essential structures that help keep our democracy steady.
#LWVHonolulu #ElectionIntegrity #HawaiiElections
It’s one of the quiet but essential structures that help keep our democracy steady.
#LWVHonolulu #ElectionIntegrity #HawaiiElections
Today we’re spotlighting Advocacy Committee member Beppie Shapiro, whose work focuses on Campaign Finance Reform and Economic Justice.
Her commitment comes from years of seeing how inequality affects daily life — and how stronger campaign finance systems can help change that.
#LWVHonolulu
Her commitment comes from years of seeing how inequality affects daily life — and how stronger campaign finance systems can help change that.
#LWVHonolulu
November 28, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Today we’re spotlighting Advocacy Committee member Beppie Shapiro, whose work focuses on Campaign Finance Reform and Economic Justice.
Her commitment comes from years of seeing how inequality affects daily life — and how stronger campaign finance systems can help change that.
#LWVHonolulu
Her commitment comes from years of seeing how inequality affects daily life — and how stronger campaign finance systems can help change that.
#LWVHonolulu
Community partners — with Senator Karl Rhoads — discussed the “guardrails of democracy,” from institutions to norms.
Which guardrails matter most to you right now?
#LWVHonolulu #CivicEngagement
Which guardrails matter most to you right now?
#LWVHonolulu #CivicEngagement
November 27, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Community partners — with Senator Karl Rhoads — discussed the “guardrails of democracy,” from institutions to norms.
Which guardrails matter most to you right now?
#LWVHonolulu #CivicEngagement
Which guardrails matter most to you right now?
#LWVHonolulu #CivicEngagement
We’ve opened volunteer opportunities on our Events, Membership, and Communications committees.
If you’d like to get more involved with democracy work on Oʻahu, reach out.
#LWVHonolulu
If you’d like to get more involved with democracy work on Oʻahu, reach out.
#LWVHonolulu
November 25, 2025 at 11:41 PM
We’ve opened volunteer opportunities on our Events, Membership, and Communications committees.
If you’d like to get more involved with democracy work on Oʻahu, reach out.
#LWVHonolulu
If you’d like to get more involved with democracy work on Oʻahu, reach out.
#LWVHonolulu
State Legislature = statewide laws.
City Council = local ordinances.
Your voice matters at both levels.
#LWVHonolulu
City Council = local ordinances.
Your voice matters at both levels.
#LWVHonolulu
November 25, 2025 at 2:35 AM
State Legislature = statewide laws.
City Council = local ordinances.
Your voice matters at both levels.
#LWVHonolulu
City Council = local ordinances.
Your voice matters at both levels.
#LWVHonolulu
A democracy that listens to its youth is one that stays alive.
November 24, 2025 at 2:27 AM
A democracy that listens to its youth is one that stays alive.
The next Charter Commission meeting is Nov 24, 2:30 PM at Honolulu Hale. Over 200 proposals could redefine how Honolulu’s government runs. Review them and share testimony online — your voice matters.
November 22, 2025 at 12:29 AM
The next Charter Commission meeting is Nov 24, 2:30 PM at Honolulu Hale. Over 200 proposals could redefine how Honolulu’s government runs. Review them and share testimony online — your voice matters.
Meet Amy Monk, president of @lwvofhonolulu — she reminds us that democracies thrive when every generation speaks up, votes, and shapes the vision for our shared future.
November 20, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Meet Amy Monk, president of @lwvofhonolulu — she reminds us that democracies thrive when every generation speaks up, votes, and shapes the vision for our shared future.
What would make civic engagement more exciting or accessible for students? Media programs? Hands-on projects? A clearer sense of impact? Tell us ⬇️
November 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
What would make civic engagement more exciting or accessible for students? Media programs? Hands-on projects? A clearer sense of impact? Tell us ⬇️
High schoolers on Oʻahu: ready to tell stories that strengthen democracy? The Civic Media Lab — our partnership with ʻŌlelo — closes apps Dec 5.
November 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
High schoolers on Oʻahu: ready to tell stories that strengthen democracy? The Civic Media Lab — our partnership with ʻŌlelo — closes apps Dec 5.
Think of the Charter Commission as Honolulu’s “city constitution crew.” It meets Nov 24, 2:30 PM at Honolulu Hale to review 200+ proposed changes. You can read and comment on them online.
November 18, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Think of the Charter Commission as Honolulu’s “city constitution crew.” It meets Nov 24, 2:30 PM at Honolulu Hale to review 200+ proposed changes. You can read and comment on them online.