Mayor Rick Blangiardi: Why Honolulu Needs CORE Now More Than Ever
Successful public safety and public health programs adapt as practitioners learn what works
By Rick Blangiardi
August 6, 2026
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6 min read
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
About the Author
Rick Blangiardi
Rick Blangiardi is the mayor of the City and County of Honolulu
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About the Author
Rick Blangiardi
Rick Blangiardi is the mayor of the City and County of Honolulu
