NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD ELECTIONS OPEN.

From Honolulu County Republican Party

Aloha,     April 30, 2017

The freedom to vote is our most important political right and is a cornerstone of our democracy.  The Honolulu County Republican Party encourages you to exercise that right and begin the fight to take back our state one neighborhood at a time.

“A vote for President may be a grain of sand on the beach, but your local votes can be rocks in a bucket… local elections are the ones that have the most significant impact on your daily life.” John Kinnear author askyourdadblog.com.

Excerpt from Oahu’s Neighborhood Board System Member Guidebook:

"The Responsible City”, was chosen by the City Charter Commission when it presented the revised City Charter to the voters in 1972. A major component of this concept is full citizen participation in government so that the powers of the City shall properly serve and advance the aspirations of its citizens.

However, the initiative for action must come from the people. While Neighborhoods and Neighborhood Boards were established under the Charter as a means to increase and assure effective citizen participation, their creation and implementation are optional.

The Neighborhood Plan, which designates boundaries and provides for neighborhood formation, leaves many decisions open to the community so that a neighborhood-specific approach can be implemented.

A Neighborhood Board consists of community residents – your friends, family, and neighbors.  They represent you!

Neighborhood Board Election Frequently Asked Questions

1.  When will the Board elections take place?  The election is slated to begin April 28, 2017 and end May 19, 2017.

2.  When will I receive my passcode?  Passcodes will be mailed out prior to Friday, April 28, 2017. You should expect to receive it within 3-4 days.

3.  Online Voting: Log onto Vote Here - Online Voting Ends: 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 19, 2017

4.  Don’t have internet access?  The following voting sites with computer access will be open during the voting period of April 28, 2017 through May 19, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.:

• Kapolei Hale conference room A, 1000 Ulu'ohi'a Street (Monday thru Friday) 
• Kapalama Hale, Dillingham Boulevard, Suite 160 (Monday thru Friday) 
• The KEY project in Kahalu‘u at 47-200 Waihe‘e Road from 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Monday thru Friday) 
• Any public library on Oahu within the Hawaii State Public Library System (see library hours) 
• Voting by Mail - If you are unable to vote online, you may request a paper ballot by calling the Ballot Request Hotline at 768-3763 no later than Monday, May 15, 2017, 4:30 p.m. with your full name, last four digits of your SSN, and residential address. Returned ballots must be postmarked by Friday, May 19, 2017 and received by the NCO no later than Friday, May 26, 2017.

• 2017 Neighborhood Board Elections-- List of Contested Seats
• 2017 Neighborhood Board Elections Candidate List

Republican members running for Neighborhood Board.

* Board numbers ending in 00 are At-Large candidates.

Calling Young Republicans

The Young Republicans is an organization for members of the Republican Party of the United States between the ages of 18 and 40, though some of which have outreach programs for those between 13 and 18.  It has both a national organization and chapters in individual states.

Young Republican Clubs are both social and political in nature.  Many of them sponsor various social events and networking events for members. In addition, Young Republican Clubs assist Republican political candidates and causes.

For more information about joining the Hawaii Chapter contact Jennifer Anderson at jennifer@gophawaii.com.

“Our young leaders from across the country are fighting to keep the American Dream alive by electing Republicans, supporting conservative values and impacting the government of the next generation.” Young Republicans National Federation

Respectfully,

Brett Kulbis

Honolulu County Chairman