Each of Hawaiʻi's four mayors gives their annual State of the County address in March. Housing, infrastructure, jobs, tourism and the budget consistently remain top of mind for the local leaders.
HPR reporters tuned into the speeches on Kauaʻi, Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island to learn the latest.
Read and take a listen to what they had to say:
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Office of Gov. Josh GreenAging infrastructure, affordable housing and clean energy are just some of the top priorities this year for Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth. Roth is the first of Hawaiʻi's four mayors to deliver his 2023 State of the County Address this week. HPR’s Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi has more. -
County of KauaʻiWith soaring revenues on Kauaʻi, Mayor Derek Kawakami continues his promise to invest in infrastructure and development, while opting to pay off debts and decrease some residential taxes in the upcoming fiscal year budget. HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports. -
Office of Gov. Josh GreenHonolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi delivered his third State of the City address on Tuesday, where he outlined his plans to tackle Oʻahu's homelessness and affordable housing issues. -
Office of Mayor Richard BissenBefore 200 attendees, Maui Mayor Richard Bissen addressed the county's needs in his first State of the County address since the election. He highlighted the need to develop water systems, increase housing investments and address long-standing county problems. HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports.
Also take a listen back to their interviews with The Conversation's Catherine Cruz from February:
