Harris touts decade of endeavors
Leila Fujimori, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Friday, December 17, 2004
Leila Fujimori, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Friday, December 17, 2004
In his speech last night, Honolulu Mayor Jeremy Harris highlighted what he considers his accomplishments during his 10 years as mayor of Honolulu. They include:
- Waikiki improvements: Kuhio Avenue, Ala Wai Promenade, Kapiolani Bandstand projects, and Sunset on the Beach and Brunch on the Beach
- Hanauma Bay visitors center
- Sports tourism: Waipio Soccer Complex, Central Oahu Regional Park
- Expansion of city parks by 4,000 acres
- Knowledge-based industries: Asia-Pacific Urban Technology Institute, Asia-Pacific Environmental Summit
- Kapolei development
- Vision design teams
- Bus Rapid Transit
- Recycling
- Waste-water treatment upgrades
- Alternative and renewable energy initiatives: alternative fuels for city vehicles, use of alternative energy for city buildings and smart buses
- Fiscal sustainability
- Safer city: increase in Police and Fire Department manpower and stations
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