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Use The County Initiative Process To Create Change In Hawaii - Honolulu Civil Beat
Use The County Initiative Process To Create Change In Hawaii
In Hawaii, every county provides a process for citizen initiatives. Here’s how to force a citizen vote on a specific issue of concern.
About the Authors
Casey Shoji is the current legal fellow at the Civil Beat Law Center for Public Interest.
It can be difficult to feel heard when it comes to government reform. While citizens have a vote on Election Day, that vote may feel empty to those who perceive no candidate who truly represents them. That frustration often leads to protests when voters don’t see elected representatives taking action on particular issues.