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A photo of the Father Damien statue in front of the Hawaiʻi State Capitol building. Dallis Ontiveros / News Editor / Ka Leo O Hawaiʻi Question #1 - Food InsecurityShould the Charter require annual funding for a Food Security Fund, without having to simultaneously increase real property tax rates to fund the appropriation, to support programs and grants that provide locally grown or produced food to Oʻahu residents, as well as non-local food only in an emergency? YES - 107,656 votes Question #2 - Amending the PreambleShould the Charter be amended to replace its preamble with language recognizing the relationship between the people of the City and County of Honolulu and the ʻāina, honoring the wisdom of kūpuna and the legacy of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, and affirming commitments to transparent, accountable government and stewardship of natural, civic, and cultural resources?

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