City Boards and Commissions
To apply for a vacant position on one of the City’s boards or commissions, please send a cover letter and resume to mdoffice@honolulu.gov.
O’ahu Historic Preservation Commission
Kōmike Aʻoaʻo Mālama Hale Kumupaʻa
Members of the Oʻahu Historic Preservation Commission assist federal, state and city government agencies in carrying out historic preservation responsibilities, including the recommending of historic properties for inclusion in registers of historic places and the maintaining of an inventory of historic resources.
Members (9): | Term: |
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Nanea Lo | 6/16/2024 |
Mahealani Cypher | 6/16/2025 |
Hailama V.K.K. Farden | 6/16/2025 |
Kai E. White | 6/16/2026 |
Richard Douglas Davis | 6/16/2026 |
N. Mehanaokala Hind | 6/16/2027 |
Thomas 5, Dye | 6/16/2027 |
Glenn E. Mason | 6/16/2028 |
Kehaunani Abad | 6/16/2028 |
Vacancies:
None
Appointing Authority:
Pursuant to § 3-10.3 (b), the nine members of the Commission are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council and shall be appointed from among professionals and persons with special interest in the following disciplines: (1) Architecture; (2) History; (3) Archaeology; (4) Planning; (5) Architectural history; (6) Hawaiian culture; (7) Anthropology; (8) Ethnography; and (9) Sociology.
Board of Parks and Recreation
Ka Papa Pāka a me nā Hana Hoʻonanea
Board of Parks and Recreation consists of nine members. The Board advises the Mayor, the City Council and the Director on matters relating to recreation and cultural activities and associated facilities.
Members (9) : | Term: |
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J Pedro | 12/31/2028 |
Michael Robinson | 12/31/2028 |
Katharine Chang | 12/31/2024 |
John Leong | 12/31/2025 |
Carla Houser | 12/31/2025 |
Judith Stilgenbauer | 12/31/2026 |
Nikki Medwetz | 12/31/2026 |
Christy-Ann Nishita | 12/31/2027 |
Robert Medeiros | 12/31/2027 |
Vacancies:
None
Appointing Authority:
Charter Section 6-1404 establishes an advisory Board of Parks and Recreation consisting of nine members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council to staggered five-year terms.
Planning Commission
Komikina Hoʻolālā
The Planning Commission holds public hearings and makes recommendations through the Mayor to the City Council on proposals to adopt or amend the General Plan, Development Plans, and Zoning Ordinances. The Commission holds public hearings, makes recommendations on state land use district boundary amendments for parcels of 15 acres or less (other than conservation districts), and approves state land use special use permit applications for changes of land use on agricultural land
Members (9) : | Term: |
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Ryan Kamo | 6/30/2025 |
Nathaniel Kinney | 6/30/2025 |
Melissa May | 6/30/2026 |
Hilarie Alomar | 6/30/2026 |
Pane Meatoga III | 6/30/2027 |
Joy Kimura | 6/30/2027 |
Kai Nani Kraut | 6/30/2028 |
Jason Woo | 6/30/2029 |
Elena Bryant | 6/30/2024 |
Vacancies:
None
Police Commission
Komikina Mākaʻi
The Honolulu Police Commission is made up of seven individuals appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. All members serve staggered terms of five years, volunteering their services and receiving no compensation. The commission elects its own chair and vice chair each year from among its members.
The Police Commission has the following mandated responsibilities:
•appoints and may remove the Chief of Police;
•reviews rules and regulations for the administration of the Honolulu Police Department;
•reviews the annual budget prepared by the Chief of Police and may make recommendations thereon to the Mayor;
•receives, considers, and investigates charges brought by the public against the conduct of the department or any of its members and submits a written report of its findings to the Chief of Police.
Members (7) : | Term: |
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Douglas Chin* | 12/31/2025 |
Ann Botticelli | 12/31/2025 |
Carrie K. S. Okinaga | 12/31/2025 |
Kenneth Silva | 12/31/2026 |
Dr. Elizabeth Char | 12/31/2027 |
Laurie Foster | 12/31/2028 |
Jeannine Souki | 12/31/2027 |
Vacancies:
None
Rate Commission
Komikina Lākiō Kāki
The purpose of the Rate Commission is to review the fares, fees, rates, tolls and other charges for the use of any and all modes of the multimodal municipal transportation system. The Rate Commission recommends adjustments , such that the revenues derived from fares, in conjunction with any other revenues allocated to the multimodal municipal transportation system, is sufficient or as nearly sufficient as possible, to support the operation and maintenance of the multimodal municipal transportation system. In making recommendations on fares, fees, rates, tolls and other charges, the Rate Commission may also consider factors such as transportation equity, accessibility, sustainability, availability, and effect on ridership.
Members (7) : | Term: | Special Position: |
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Dreannalee Kalili* | 6/30/2027 | Mayor with City Council Confirmation |
Maeda Timson | 6/30/2024 | Mayoral Appointee |
Gary Gill | 6/30/2025 | Mayoral Appointee |
Cynthia McMillan | 6/30/2025 | Council Appointee |
James Burke | 6/30/2026 | Council Appointee |
Rex Akutagawa | 6/30/2024 | Council Appointee |
Charlotte Townsend | 6/30/2026 | Mayoral Appointee |
Vacancies:
One (1)
Appointing Authority:
Charter Section 6-1704 establishes a Rate Commission consisting of seven members appointed to five-year terms as follows: three are appointed by the Council; three are appointed by the Mayor without necessity of Council confirmation; and one is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council.
Real Property Tax Assessment Board of Review I
Ka Papa Hōʻoia ʻAuhau ʻĀina Kūʻiʻo I
There are three Boards of Review that resolve real property assessment and/or disallowances of exemption disputes between taxpayers and the Real Property Tax Assessor. There are 2 employees providing support of this function. These Boards are attached to the Real Property Assessment division for administrative support and consist of five members each.
Members (5) : | Term: |
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Gwenette Higa | 6/30/2026 |
Scott W. Hayashi | 6/30/2025 |
Patrick Chandler | 6/30/2026 |
Tina Y. T. Au | 6/30/2022 |
Vacant |
Vacancies:
One (1)
Appointing Authority:
ROH Section 8-12.6 establishes three boards of review for real property tax appeals consisting of five members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council to five-year terms.
Real Property Tax Assessment Board of Review II
Ka Papa Hōʻoia ʻAuhau ʻĀina Kūʻiʻo II
Members (5) : | Term: |
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Catherine Segi* | 6/30/2025 |
Randall C. Whattoff | 6/30/2021 |
Jeffrey Freitas | 6/30/2023 |
Vacant | |
Vacant |
Vacancies:
None
Appointing Authority:
ROH Section 8-12.6 establishes three boards of review for real property tax appeals, each consisting of five members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council to five-year terms.
Real Property Tax Assessment Board of Review III
Ka Papa Hōʻoia ʻAuhau ʻĀina Kūʻiʻo III
Members (5) : | Term: |
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Jennifer Andrews* | 6/30/2024 |
Vince Otsuka | 6/30/2028 |
Michael J. Golojuch, Sr. | 6/30/2020 |
Peter F. Young | 6/30/2026 |
Vacant |
Vacancies:
None
Appointing Authority:
ROH Section 8-12.6 establishes three boards of review for real property tax appeals consisting of five members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council to five-year terms.
Salary Commission
Komikina Uku Hana
There shall be an independent salary commission to establish the salaries of all elected officials, including the mayor, councilmembers, and prosecuting attorney, and the following appointed officials: managing director, deputy managing director, department head, deputy department head, and band director. The commission shall also establish schedules for salaries of deputies of corporation counsel and prosecuting attorney.
Members (7) : | Term: | Special Position: |
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Lila T. Tom* | 1/15/2025 | Mayoral Appointee |
Sarah E. Guay | 1/15/2027 | Mayoral Appointee |
Elmer Kaʻai, Jr. | 1/15/2026 | Council Appointee |
Rebecca Soon | 1/15/2027 | Council Appointee |
Malia Manol Espinda | 1/15/2025 | Council Appointee |
Marie Kumabe | 1/15/2028 | Mayor & Council |
Vacant | Mayoral Appointee |
Vacancies:
One (1)
Appointing Authority:
Charter Section 3-122 establishes a Salary Commission consisting of seven members appointed to five-year terms as follows: three are appointed by the Council; three are appointed by the Mayor without necessity of Council confirmation; and one is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council.
Youth Commission
Komikina ʻŌpio o Honolulu
Members (15) : | Term: | Special Position: |
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Daniel Nguyen | 7/31/2024 | Council District 1 |
Diego Carranza | 7/31/2025 | Council District 2 |
Maia Payne | 7/31/2024 | Council District 3 |
Asa Shimizu | 7/31/2025 | Council District 4 |
Kalena Shea | 7/31/2024 | Council District 5 |
Kolten Soon | 7/31/2025 | Council District 6 |
Clark Duran | 7/31/2024 | Council District 7 |
Riley Mishina | 7/31/2025 | Council District 8 |
Lindsey Millerd | 7/31/2024 | Council District 9 |
Esther Lim | 7/31/2025 | Mayor’s Office |
Jinie Ho | 7/31/2026 | Mayor’s Office |
Kahn Ho | 7/31/2025 | Mayor’s Office |
Nicole Balidoy | 7/31/2025 | Mayor’s Office |
Alana Sagaysay | 7/31/2026 | Mayor’s Office |
Vacant | Mayor’s Office |
Vacancies:
None
Appointing Authority:
Charter Sec. 6-108 provides that there shall be 15 members between the ages of 14 to 24 at the time of appointment and shall serve for staggered terms of 2 years. Members who have attained the age of majority at the time of appiontment must be duly registered voters of the City. Each Councilmember shall appoint one member and the Mayor shall appoint 6 members.
Zoning Board of Appeals
Ka Papa Noi Mokuna ʻĀina
The zoning board of appeals shall hear and determine appeals from the actions of the director of the Department of Planning and Permitting in the administration of the zoning ordinances, including variances there from, subdivision ordinances and any rules and regulations adopted pursuant to either. An appeal shall be sustained only if the board finds that the director’s action was based on an erroneous finding of a material fact, or that the director had acted in an arbitrary or capricious manner or had manifestly abused discretion
Members (5) : | Term: |
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James Wataru* | 6/30/2025 |
Margaret Cannell | 6/30/2025 |
Landon Kaneshiro | 6/30/2022 |
Max Lindsey | 6/30/2028 |
Vacant |
Vacancies:
None
Appointing Authority:
Charter Section 6-1516 establishes a Zoning Board of Appeals consisting of five members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council to five-year terms.
Sec. 21-1.40 Appeals:
Appeals from the actions of the director in the administration of the provisions of the LUO shall be to the zoning board of appeals as provided by Section 6-1516 of the charter. Appeals shall be filed within 30 days of the mailing or service of the director’s decision.