HONOLULU — Continuing his tradition of community engagement started last year, Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced the 2024 schedule of town hall meetings across Oahu.

On selected dates starting March 21 through June 6, residents from the various communities are invited to voice concerns, suggest ways to enhance city services, ask questions about city priorities and receive updates on projects specific to their neighborhoods, as well as interact directly with the mayor and representatives from over 25 city departments and agencies.

"Our first year of town halls was a journey of learning, and I am excited to continue this important dialogue with our residents,” said Mayor Blangiardi in a news release. “These meetings provide us with invaluable insights into the needs and aspirations of our communities, and I look forward to listening, engaging, and collaborating with our fellow residents once again."

Each town hall will provide an open question-and-answer session during which active participation from attendees is highly encouraged. Meeting dates are as follows:

  • Kapolei, Ewa Beach, Makakilo - 6:30 p.m. March 21 at Kapolei High School
  • Kailua, Kaneohe, Waimanalo - 6: 30 p.m. March 28 at Kailua Intermediate School
  • Salt Lake, Aiea, Pearl City - 6:30 p.m. April 4 at Salt Lake District Park Gymnasium
  • Wahiawa, Mililani, Mililani Mauka - 7 p.m. April 11 at Wahiawa Elementary
  • Downtown, Chinatown, Kalihi - 6:30 p.m. April 18 at Keelikolani Middle School
  • Manoa, Urban Honolulu, Waikiki - 6:30 p.m. April 25 at Manoa District Park Gymnasium
  • Nanakuli, Waianae, Makaha - 7 p.m. May 2 at Nanaikapono Elementary
  • Waialua, Haleiwa, Pupukea - 7 p.m. May 16 at Waialua Elementary School
  • Hawaii Kai, Kahala, East Honolulu - 6:30 p.m. May 23 at Koko Head District Park Gymnasium
  • Hauula, Kahuku, Laie - 7 p.m. May 30 at Hauula Elementary School
  • Waipio, Waikele, Waipahu - 6:30 p.m. June 6 at Kanoelani Elementary School

Prior to each town hall meeting, information will be available on the Office of the Mayor’s website.

Individuals interested in receiving updates for specific town hall meetings can fill out a Google form.

Sarah Yamanaka covers events, environmental and community news for Spectrum News Hawaii. She can be reached at sarah.yamanaka@charter.com.