Hawaii House Bill HR5

Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/9/24
• Refer: 3/8/24
• Report Pass: 3/28/24
• Passed: 3/28/24

Caption

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A New Satellite City Hall Office In Mililani To Improve Access To Government Services.

Impact

Establishing a satellite city hall in Mililani would mitigate the difficulties faced by residents, especially the elderly, in accessing vital government services. Currently, residents must travel outside their community for these services, which can impose significant barriers. The resolution also calls for the City and County to allocate the necessary funding and resources to facilitate the establishment of this new office, indicating a commitment to enhancing local government accessibility.

Summary

House Resolution 5 (HR5) urges the City and County of Honolulu to establish a new satellite city hall office located in Mililani. This initiative is driven by the need to improve access to essential government services for local residents, particularly for the elderly population in the area. According to recent data, a significant portion of Mililani's population consists of residents aged 65 and older, who face challenges in traveling to distant city hall offices to obtain necessary services such as vehicle registration and state identification renewal.

Contention

While the bill is intended to improve community access to government services, it may face opposition depending on resource allocation and governmental priorities. The push for funding and resources could elicit discussions about budgetary constraints within the city, as well as the overall feasibility of establishing additional offices in light of the existing infrastructure. Additionally, there may be concerns about whether such initiatives adequately address the broader needs of all residents, not just those specifically in Mililani.