HeyJaredThe One Oʻahu Podcast with Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Mayor Rick Blangiardi, City and County of Honolulu leaders and public servants across Oʻahu answer 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…
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Mayor Blangiardi on Hurricane Lowell, new deputy chiefs at HPD, and turning 80 years old (opens the original)
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On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to talk about the cleanup and recovery following Hurricane Lowell (0:31). Later, the Honolulu Police Department has two new Deputy Chiefs. The mayor reacts to those appointments (8:23). Finally, Mayor Blangiardi discusses turning 80 years old next week (15:02).
ENV Director Roger Babcock on getting rid of green waste and public input on O'ahu's water systems (opens the original)
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On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, the director for the City’s Department of Environmental Services, Roger Babcock, joins host Brandi Higa to talk about removing green waste following Tropical Storm Lala (1:27). Then, Director Babcock discusses a series of community meetings to guide the future of the City’s wastewater and storm water infrastructure (6:17). Finally, opportunities to reduce your sewer bill (14:45).
Mayor Blangiardi on Tropical Storm Lala, the Youth Climate Action Fund, and a new Honolulu Liquor Administrator (opens the original)
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On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to talk about the cleanup and recovery following Tropical Storm Lala (0:37). Later, Honolulu is supporting eligible youth-led projects, up to $4999 each, across O’ahu that design, develop, and implement climate solutions. More on this project. (9:56). Finally, the Honolulu Liquor Commission voted to appoint Jason White as its next Administrator. Mayor discusses the selection. (18:12).
Ocean Safety Chief Kurt Lager on Lala, a new headquarters, and the Jr. Lifeguard State Championships (opens the original)
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On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, the Chief for the Honolulu Ocean Safety Department (HOSD) Kurt Lager talks about the challenges of Tropical Storm Lala (0:42). Then, the latest when it comes to securing a new headquarters for HOSD (5:26). Finally, Team O'ahu recently won the Jr. Lifeguard State Championships. Chief Lager reacts to that recent success (8:26).
Mayor Blangiardi on storm preps, another affordable housing project, and a future landfill site (opens the original)
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On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to talk about storm preps ahead of another system making its way towards our islands (0:33). Later, the City recently began demolition of the former Dee Lite Bakery, Mayor Blangiardi explains what this step means for his administration (4:01). Finally, with options and time not on our side, Mayor Blangiardi talks about options for a future landfill site (5:48).
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