Some lawmakers say they feel targeted by the new plans while the Hawaii Reapportionment Commission also faced accusations of gerrymandering certain districts.
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Former Hawaii Lawmaker Bob Nakata Dies At 80 - Honolulu Civil Beat
The Oahu pastor was also a community organizer well known for his advocacy of affordable housing. Reading time: 4 minutes.
The Rev. Bob Nakata, a former state legislator and activist, died Monday at a care home in Honolulu.
Nakata, 80, served in the Hawaii House of Representatives from 1983 to 1986 and in the state Senate from 1999 to 2002. He also served as the pastor at Kahaluu United Methodist Church from 1980 to 1989.
“Bob was a community organizer and he stood for social, economic and environmental justice in a strong and gentle way,” said Mike McCartney, who served with Nakata in the Legislature. “And when the community needed a friend, he was there for the people who could not help themselves.”
Redrawing Of Hawaii s Political Boundaries Could Stretch Into Early 2022 - Honolulu Civil Beat
Advocates have also raised concerns over closed door meetings of the Reapportionment Commission. Reading time: 5 minutes.
The process of redrawing Hawaii’s political boundaries could extend into next year because of a delay in getting population data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The Hawaii Reapportionment Commission on Monday got to work setting out a timeline that allows it to complete reapportionment and redistricting in a reasonable timeframe given the delays in federal data.
The commission also divided work among its members, despite objections that much of the commission’s work will take place behind closed doors.