February 4, 2010

Mufi Hannemann Remembers Mayor Frank Fasi

Mayor Mufi Hannemann paid tribute to Frank Fasi this afternoon, calling the late mayor a mentor and visionary who always fought for "the little guy."  Hannemann said Fasi was a man of his word and whether you agreed with his policies and decisions, you had to admire his courage and determination. "His loss is something that is going to be very difficult for many in the community, including your present mayor," Hannemann said.

Watch a video of Mayor Mufi Hannemann's remarks from Honolulu Hale by clicking here.

Read Mayor Mufi Hannemann's complete public statement by clicking here.

February 4, 2010

Honolulu Star Bulletin: Feds' Rail Boost Reassuring

The Honolulu Star Bulletin editorial board wrote, "The city's plans for building an elevated rail transit line from Kapolei to Ala Moana have received a major boost by the Obama administration's initial funding. The Federal Transit Administration's director says he expects the project eventually will gain final approval, which should give Gov. Linda Lingle pause in casting a cloud over it . . . . [FTA] Administrator Peter Rogoff this week suggested to reporters that he was puzzled by Lingle's skepticism, since no fewer than 13 state agencies under Lingle have participated in the project.  "I have to be honest," Rogoff told reporters. "We're finding the process of involving the governor to be somewhat perplexing."
 
To read the entire editorial from the Honolulu Star Bulletin, please click here.