HONOLULU – Senator Carol Fukunaga (Senate District 11 – Mānoa, Makiki/Punchbowl, Tantalus, and Papakōlea) is sponsoring a community forum alongside fellow area legislators Representative Della Au Belatti (House District 26 – Makiki, Punchbowl) and Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam (City Council District 6 – portions of Kakaʻako, Downtown Honolulu, Chinatown, Punchbowl, Papakōlea, Pauoa Valley, Nuʻuanu, Iwilei, Liliha, ʻĀlewa Heights, Kalihi, and Kalihi Valley) to discuss the potential impact of federal funding cuts on local services and resources, along with critical topics such as condo insurance, little fire ants, fireworks, schools, and public safety.
MAKIKI-PUNCHBOWL-PAPAKŌLEA COMMUNITY FORUM Tuesday, March 18, 2025
6:00-7:30 p.m. Stevenson Middle School Cafeteria
1202 Prospect Street, Honolulu, HI 96822
"As we face potential federal funding cuts, the reality is that essential local programs and services that our communities rely on every day could be severely impacted," said Senator Fukunaga.
Representative Belatti pointed out that cancellation of the Local Food for Schools program would compound Hawaiʻi’s food insecurity issues and stated, “this is especially true in Title I schools where school meals for low-income students might be their only reliable source of nutrition each day.”
Councilmember Dos Santos agreed and stated that, “this forum will be an opportunity to hear from residents, understand their concerns, and work together to find ways to protect the resources that support our families and neighborhoods."
Members of the public are encouraged to ask questions and engage in meaningful dialogue with the legislators. They will also receive updates on pending legislation in the Hawaiʻi State Legislature and at the Honolulu City Council.
For more information, please contact 808.586.6460.