Rick Blangiardi
Coverage of Rick Blangiardi in the Nexus archive.
- Mayor, City responders update Oʻahu storm prep as Lala nears
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and the city’s first responder agencies will provide an update on Oʻahu's preparations and response plans as Tropical Storm Lala approaches the Hawaiian Islands.
- City responds to mixed response to new drivers license and ID designs
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi defended the implementation of new driver's licenses and state ID cards with enhanced security measures despite mixed reactions from residents.
- Honolulu City Council takes aim at Mayor Blangiardi veto
The Honolulu City Council is in a budget dispute with Mayor Rick Blangiardi over a city audit that questioned the effectiveness of the Office of Economic Revitalization. The conflict arises after the City Council approved a nearly $4.8 billion operating budget.
- Mayor vetoes budget cuts, sets up showdown with council
Mayor Rick Blangiardi of Honolulu has vetoed portions of the city's budget, setting up a potential showdown with the city council over the Office of Economic Revitalization and the Department of Emergency Management.
- Honolulu invests $85M in wastewater treatment plant upgrades
Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Honolulu's Department of Environmental Services announced a $85 million investment in upgrades to the Kailua Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project aims to protect the health of Windward Oʻahu communities and the environment for future generations.