The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi

Makanani Salā on Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, Street Signs and Kuleana

Makanani Salā, the executive director of the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts in Honolulu, joins the One Oʻahu Podcast to talk about the City's initiatives during Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, or Hawaiian Language Month (02:55). Then, Makanani explains the genesis of the “Word on the Street” campaign, which is taking a closer look at street signs across the island with misspelled Hawaiian words (05:42). Finally, we discuss “kuleana” and the role it can play in solving some of the problems of today (16:32). To submit questions for Mayor Blangiardi to answer on the show, visit www.oneoahu.org/podcast.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi on Affordable Housing, Town Hall Meetings and Listener Questions

In the inaugural episode of the One Oʻahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi and host Brandi Higa open with a discussion on how we'll be using the podcast to engage with local residents before launching into a discussion on the City's affordable housing strategy (02:15). Then, the mayor previews a series of town hall meetings across the island that will take place after the State of the City address next month (20:33). Finally, we answer questions from viewers about topics like homelessness, bus passes for City employees and the installation of new pickleball courts (30:34). To submit questions for the mayor to answer on the show, visit www.oneoahu.org/podcast. 

Coming Soon: The One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi

Starting February 9, 2023, the One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi will feature the mayor and other City and County of Honolulu leaders answering questions about homelessness, affordable housing, high cost of living and a variety of other important topics — the questions that are most pressing for our residents, our island and our future. To submit questions for the mayor, send an email to media@honolulu.gov.