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The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi

Mayor Rick Blangiardi

Mayor Rick Blangiardi, City and County of Honolulu leaders and public servants across Oʻahu answer questions about homelessness, affordable housing, high cost of living and a variety of other important topics — the questions that are most pressing for our residents, our island and our future. Together, we are One Oʻahu.

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24:39

Mayor Rick Blangiardi on the City Budget and HART’s...

The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi ·

2023/06/15

This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss the priorities within the City’s executive operating and capital improvement budgets, which were approved last week by the Honolulu City Council (1:26). Later, Mayor Blangiardi reacts to the historic handing over of the rail system from the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transpiration to the City’s Department of Transportation Services (8:59). And finally, Mayor Blangiardi reflects on Father’s Day

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51:17

Lori Kahikina and Rick Keene on the Grand Opening of...

The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi ·

2023/06/08

This week, Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) CEO Lori Kahikina and COO Rick Keene join host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to discuss their thoughts and emotions as we approach the interim opening for O’ahu’s rail transit system (0:48). Later, Kahikina and Keene discuss the difficult job they had when it came to mending relationships and re-gaining the trust of the FTA, community stakeholders and the public when it came to rail construction (3:49). In this episode, HART’s

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16:44

Mini-Episode: The Rental and Utility Relief Program...

The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi ·

2023/06/07

The One O‘ahu Podcast: Extra Credit! We’re releasing a mid-week episode this week to announce the much-anticipated return of the City and County of Honolulu’s Rental and Utility Relief Program. Amy Asselbaye, the Executive Director for the City's Office of Economic Revitalization, joins host Brandi Higa to discuss the temporary reopening of this program for 2,000 applications and what’s new this time around.

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29:02

Mayor Rick Blangiardi on Agriculture Grants, the...

The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi ·

2023/06/01

Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins podcast host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to reflect on Memorial Day and discuss his message at this year's ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (0:49). Later, Mayor Blangiardi talks about his town hall tour that just wrapped up, including his assessment of those eleven meetings and when we can expect the next round of visits to those communities (6:54). Finally, Mayor Blangiardi discusses the rollout of $3 million in grants to small

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23:30

Linda Santos on Baby Rhinos, Lion Cubs and...

The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi ·

2023/05/25

This week, Honolulu Zoo Director Linda Santos joins host Brandi Higa on the One Oʻahu Podcast to talk about the zoo’s two newest additions, including a baby eastern black rhinoceros born in April (0:30) and growing young lion who arrived earlier this month (3:37). Plus, Director Santos provides a look at exactly what it takes to put a giraffe under anesthesia to perform a medical operation (4:32) and updates the public on efforts to vaccinate Honolulu Zoo animals against COVID-19 (7:53).

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35:30

Mayor Rick Blangiardi on Rail’s Opening Day and the...

The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi ·

2023/05/18

This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O’ahu Podcast to talk about his expectations for the opening day of O’ahu’s rail system on June 30, 2023 (0:46). Later, Mayor Blangiardi explains a plan that will soon provide dozens of beds for homeless individuals who are in need of medical respite (15:01). Finally, Mayor Blangiardi provides an update on issues that have come up during his town hall meetings, like the future of the Waikiki surfboard racks (17:52) and building a

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43:38

Dr. Jim Ireland on Ocean Safety Reorganization,...

The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi ·

2023/05/11

On this episode of the One O’ahu Podcast, Honolulu Emergency Services Department (HESD) Director Dr. Jim Ireland joins host Brandi Higa to discuss the potential reorganization of HESD, including an idea to spin off Ocean Safety into its own department (2:14). Later, Dr. Ireland talks about funding for the new ambulances and ambulance stations in the upcoming budget (9:03). And after watching it sit idle for years, Brandi and Dr. Ireland discuss the new plan for the Iwilei Resource Center

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36:20

Mayor Rick Blangiardi on the Haʻikū Stairs, Ala Wai...

The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi ·

2023/05/04

On this episode of the One O’ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi and host Brandi Higa discuss issues that have come up in his most recent Town Hall meetings at Ben Parker and Lā’ie Elementary Schools (1:14). Later, Mayor Blangiardi offers his thoughts after the latest Ala Wai Flood Risk Management General Reevaluation Study community forum (19:43). And we are quickly approaching the opening date for O’ahu’s rail transit system; Mayor Blangiardi explains why he’s confident we will meet that

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35:03

Nicola Hedge on Earth Day, Honolulu’s Annual...

The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi ·

2023/04/27

Nicole Hedge, the deputy director of the City's Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency, opens the episode alongside host Brandi Higa with a discussion on the 2023 Annual Sustainability Report (4:46). Later, with President Biden touting the White House's Inflation Reduction Act, Deputy Director Hedge explains exactly what's at stake for the country and what that measure means for residents in Hawai‘i (21:51). And later, a new art exhibit going up this week at Honolulu Hale. How you

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36:28

Mayor Rick Blangiardi on Gun Violence, Chinatown...

The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi ·

2023/04/20

Mayor Rick Blangiardi and host Brandi Higa begin the episode with a discussion on gun legislation, following the recent shooting in Mā`ili that left two people dead (00:44). Later, Mayor Blangiardi discusses how his administration is working to solve some longstanding problems in Chinatown — while at the same time, revitalizing the area and increasing the City’s affordable housing inventory (3:45). Last week also marked the 5th of 11 town hall meetings that Mayor Blangiardi is holding across

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44:43

Amy Asselbaye on Economic Revitalization, Business...

The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi ·

2023/04/13

This week, Amy Asselbaye, the executive director of the City’s Office of Economic Revitalization, joins host Brandi Higa on the One Oʻahu Podcast to talk about a handful of programs that the City and County of Honolulu has to offer when it comes to rent and utility relief, grants programs, and other resources. Asselbaye provides an update on the Oahu Business Recovery Grant Program, which has already received 600 applications (1:51). Later, Dexter Kishida, the City’s Food Security and Sustainability

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35:27

Mayor Rick Blangiardi on the Honolulu Liquor...

The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi ·

2023/04/06

This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One Oʻahu Podcast to talk about what he has learned so far from the town hall meetings in ʻEwa Beach, Waiʻanae and Waipahū over the past three weeks (0:45). Later, Mayor Blangiardi provides an update on the search for a permanent administrator for the Honolulu Liquor Commission, which is already undergoing a series of reviews by the Managing Director's Office (12:18). And finally, Mayor Blangiardi reacts to the announcement

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29:10

Mary Lewis on the Future of the Blaisdell Arena, $44M...

The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi ·

2023/03/30

This week, the top leadership from the City and County of Honolulu's Department of Enterprise Services (DES) join host Brandi Higa on the One Oʻahu Podcast. Mary Lewis, the Events and Services Administrator for the Neal S. Blaisdell Center and Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell, begins the episode with a discussion on the $44 million renovation project happening across the Neal S. Blaisdell Center campus (00:38). Later, Lewis clears up some retirement rumors after dedicating 33 years to public service at the

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42:23

Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Mike Formby on Town Halls,...

The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi ·

2023/03/23

Mayor Rick Blangiardi, Managing Director Mike Formby and podcast host Brandi Higa begin the episode with a recap of the first of 11 town hall meetings — held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at ʻEwa Makai Middle School — and preview Thursday's town hall meeting at Waiʻanae District Park (2:07). Later, Mayor Blangiardi and Managing Director Formby set the record straight on the Honolulu Salary Commission’s recent approval of pay raises for some of the City’s top officials (10:22). To close out the episode,

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25:14

Dawn Takeuchi Apuna on Planning and Permitting, Self...

The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi ·

2023/03/16

This week on the One Oʻahu Podcast, host Brandi Higa and Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) Director Dawn Takeuchi Apuna open with a discussion on the task force groups announced by Mayor Rick Blangiardi in this year’s State of the City address to focus on three specific areas: permitting, affordable housing, and the solar industry (00:30). Then, Director Apuna explains how her department has begun using artificial intelligence to streamline permit review preprocessing (3:16). Finally, we

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01:11:39

Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s 2023 State of the City Address

The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi ·

2023/03/16

On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, Mayor Rick Blangiardi delivered his third State of the City address, talking about 'Wicked Problems' like affordable housing, homelessness, the City's Department of Planning and Permitting and public safety. During his roughly 70-minute speech, Mayor Blangiardi also touched on topics like the start of interim operations for Honolulu's rail project, the creation of an Office of Early Childhood Development, and the City's progress with regard to hiring. The full text of the

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51:52

Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Andy Kawano on the FY2024...

The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi ·

2023/03/09

Mayor Rick Blangiardi and host Brandi Higa are joined by Andy Kawano, the director of the City’s Department of Budget and Fiscal Services, for a wide-ranging conversation about the administration’s proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year, including funding set aside for public safety, affordable housing projects, and consent decree projects for wastewater and solid waste (00:57). Later, Kawano explains the City’s historic plan to offer property tax relief to nearly 152,000 qualifying

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46:58

Jon Nouchi on the Opening of Honolulu Rail,...

The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi ·

2023/03/02

Jon Nouchi, the deputy director of the City's Department of Transportation Services, and host Brandi Higa open the episode with a discussion about the opening of the Honolulu rail system, including some cool rail car features and the expansion of bus services along the rail line (00:31). Later, Nouchi addresses recent pedestrian accidents on Oʻahu roadways and explains the City's Vision Zero program, which strives to eliminate fatal accidents involving motor vehicles (12:02). Nouchi and Higa also

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34:05

Mayor Rick Blangiardi on Bill 57, Retaining City...

The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi ·

2023/02/23

Mayor Rick Blangiardi and host Brandi Higa begin the episode with a lengthy discussion on Bill 57, a piece of legislation — which passed a second reading before the Honolulu City Council on Wednesday — that defines sensitive places with regard to the carrying of firearms across the City and County of Honolulu (00:31). Later, Mayor Blangiardi discusses how his administration is working to solve problems related to the retention of the City's workforce, including historically poor recruiting

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27:30

Makanani Salā on Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, Street Signs...

The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi ·

2023/02/16

Makanani Salā, the executive director of the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts in Honolulu, joins the One Oʻahu Podcast to talk about the City's initiatives during Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, or Hawaiian Language Month (02:55). Then, Makanani explains the genesis of the “Word on the Street” campaign, which is taking a closer look at street signs across the island with misspelled Hawaiian words (05:42). Finally, we discuss “kuleana” and the role it can play in solving some of the problems of today

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