Prof. Colin Moore

We had a great speaker, UH Prof. Colin Moore, at the October General Membership meeting that provided insights supported by data. Thank you Robert Arakaki for securing Dr. Moore as our speaker.

With regard to the Constitutional Convention question, he handed out the “Citizens’ Jury Statement for the Constitutional Conventional Ballot Question” (see attached) that provides results of a new voter education process involving a small group of Hawai’i citizens conducted early fall, 2018. Results were 12 of 18 jury member supported holding the Con-Con and my observations are the opposition might have a larger media voice.

The statement could also provide a road map to improve the Constitutional Convention process and respond to concerns.

For more information on the voter education process:
http://www.publicpolicycenter.hawaii.edu/projects-programs/con-con-citizens-jury.html

With regard to the City Charter question on HART (Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation), the “yes” vote is intended to mean improving oversight and decision making. Many are concerned that this question is not being adequately explained and in jeopardy of not passing.

Be an informed voter and understand what each question means. And also remember a blank vote is a “no” vote. Visit: https://elections.hawaii.gov/voters/constitutional-and-charter-amendment-questions/

John Toguchi
President, WUB Hawai’i