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Hanabusa Resigns from HART Board
By Andrew Walden @ 12:07 AM :: 1387 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Rail

HANABUSA RESIGNS FROM HART BOARD

Sept 26, 2025

Mayor Blangiardi statement:

"I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Colleen Hanabusa for her years of dedicated and extraordinary service as Chair of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation Board. Colleen’s leadership, experience and steady guidance have been invaluable to the progress of this critical project for our city. On behalf of the people of Honolulu, I thank her for her commitment and the many contributions she has made to moving Skyline forward. As we look ahead, we will work with the community to fill this important position and ensure that the Board continues to benefit from strong, capable leadership.”

Hanabusa resignation letter to Mayor:

"It is with heavy heart that I submit my letter of resignation from the HART Board of Directors. I want to thank you and your Administrations, years of support while I served on the Board. I do apologize for not meeting you in person to tender this resignation. Though the decision was made last month, I could not tender this without a face to face with you. Unfortunately, my inability to effectively serve has become obvious and I will have to delay my curtesy of a visit.

Thank you again and I am certain your leadership is what will bring the project to completion. My resignation shall be effective the end of September 2025."

COVERAGE:

KITV: Mayor Blangiardi reacts to HART Chair Colleen Hanabusa's resignation | Politics | kitv.com

KHON: Chair of HART board Colleen Hanabusa steps down

CB: Colleen Hanabusa Resigns From Honolulu Rail Board - Honolulu Civil Beat

SA: HART Chair Colleen Hanabusa resigns from rail agency board | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

 

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