By Staff Reports
(Honolulu) The Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) announced that registration for individuals interested in running for a seat on their Neighborhood Board closes on Friday, February 17, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. for the 2023 Neighborhood Board Election. Applications should be submitted online and are available at https://web1.hnl.info/nbe.
Mail Closing: Postmarked by February 17, 2023 4:30 p.m. and received at the Neighborhood Commission Office by February 24, 2023, 4:30 p.m.
Walk-In Closing: Friday, February 17, 2023, 4:30 p.m.
The term of office for elected Board Members runs from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025.
Important Dates:
- Friday, February 17, 2023 – Candidate Filing Deadline
- Friday, April 28, 2023 – Voting Begins
- Friday, May 19, 2023 – Voting Ends
Who Can Vote?
- Anyone can vote including military personnel, military family members, and legal resident aliens
- Must be at least 18 years of age by Friday, February 17, 2023
If you voted in the last general election, you are automatically registered to vote in the Neighborhood Board election. If you are not a registered voter and would like to vote in the Neighborhood Board election, you can contact the Neighborhood Commission Office for assistance.
The Neighborhood Boards serve as a conduit between the community and their local government. They are a key component in communicating the community needs and desires regarding government services, economic development and land use questions. The Boards are advisory in nature and comment on issues including capital improvements and zoning concerns.
There are 33 active Neighborhood Boards in the City and County of Honolulu with nearly 430 total seats.
Voting for the election will be conducted online, however, those wanting a paper ballot or more information on the election should contact the Neighborhood Commission Office at: https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/default.html or call (808) 768-3710.
Founded in 1973, the mission of a Neighborhood Board is to increase and assure effective citizen participation in the decisions of government.