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Vote Yes for the ConCon - It's Time Hawaii

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On November 4th, 2008 Hawaii citizens will have the opportunity to vote to hold a Constitutional Convention (Con-Con) and elect ordinary citizens to make vital changes to state and local government.

These improvements can include educational reform, streamlining government that results in lower taxes, and lowering energy costs. Powerful voter rights mechanisms can be placed in our constitution that force greater acccountability to citizens - tools that our state legislators have so far denied us.

Literally every facet of state government can be examined and voters can decide if it is “making the grade”. How? By voting “Yes” for a “Con-Con” and taking advantage of the most important opportunity in 30 years to bring dramatic change to Hawaii government.

Remember, if you leave your ballot blank on this question it means a "No" vote !

WHAT'S NEW

Hawaii Public Radio (KIPO) Town Square Forum

Hosted by Beth-Ann Kozlovich, Peter Kay, Ira Rohter, Jim Shon discuss the Con-Con ballot initiative.

Projecting the Cost of a Constitutional Convention in Hawai‘i

This new report, prepared by the Constitutional Convention Cost Task Force, will assist you in making an informed decision regarding your support for a constitutional convention on November 4th.

Absentee ballots now available

Absentee Voter ballots will be accepted beginning July 22, 2008 but must be received by the City/County Clerk where you reside no later than Sept. 13 for the Primary Election and Oct. 28 for the General Election.

Big Island Radio Interview

Dayton Nakanelua, Mark Spengler, and Malama Solomon discuss the constitutional convention ballot initiative on "Island Issues."

Cec Heftel's Letter to the Editor

Former five-term congressman Cec Heftel supports the constitutional convention in this June 3, 2008 letter to the Honolulu Advertiser.

Hawaii County Council in favor of local school boards

Hawaii County Council resolution urging the State Legislature and the Governor to allow voters statewide the opportunity to decide on the formation of locally-elected boards of education.

Randy Roth on transparency in government

"Is Something Broken?" In this essay, UH Law Professor Randy Roth identifies the two biggest problems, as he sees them, in state governance—there is a lack of transparency and accountability.

Video clips of Cec Heftel and Rep. Gene Ward

In two different clips former congressman Cec Heftel and State Representative Gene Ward give their reasons for the need of a constitutional convention.

Click to register to vote
Voter Registration Deadlines:
2008 Primary Election - 08/21/08
2008 General Election - 10/06/08

Click for absentee ballot
Absentee Voting Deadlines:**
2008 Primary Election - 09/13/08
2008 General Election - 10/28/08

** Absentee Voter ballots will be accepted beginning July 22, 2008 but must be received by the City/County Clerk where you reside no later than the above Absentee Voting Deadline dates.