NEWS RELEASE

MAYOR RICK BLANGIARDI

CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, January 02, 2025

Mayor Blangiardi’s Transformational Leadership 

HONOLULU - Inauguration ceremonies for Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s second term were held Thursday, January 2, 2025. The Mayor will took his oath of office at Honolulu Hale at 9:00 a.m. This invitation-only ceremony took place for the Mayor and members of his City cabinet. The day’s highlight was formal program at Mission Memorial Auditorium. 

The inaugural program featured an opening oli and mele by Hālau Hiʻiakaināmakalehua, a traditional Hawaiian blessing by Kahu Kordell Kekoa, musical performances by Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner Henry Kapono and the Royal Hawaiian Band Glee Club, a keynote address by Hōkūleʻa Master Navigator Nainoa Thompson, and an inaugural address by Mayor Blangiardi.

“As I prepare to take the oath for a second term as Mayor, I am deeply honored and inspired by the trust our community has placed in me and our administration,” said Mayor Rick Blangiardi. “Serving this city has been the challenge, responsibility, and privilege of a lifetime, and we are committed to building on the progress we have made together. In this new term, we will double down on efforts to improve quality of life, create more opportunities for all, and ensure O'ahu's brighter, more resilient future. I feel our journey is just beginning, and I am excited to work for our city and our great team of dedicated, hardworking public servants to achieve our shared vision.”

The Mayor's complete inaugural address can be found on the Mayor's Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Executive Director and CEO Kiran Polk was interviewed with a handful of business and community leaders in the Mayor's Transformational Leadership Video that was shared at the Inauguration. 

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