Honolulu City Council presents honorary certificates to local groups and residents; no formal votes

The Honolulu City Council used its honorary certificate program to recognize multiple community groups and individuals during a ceremonial portion of the meeting; no legislative actions or votes were taken during the presentation period.

The council honored the Poʻokela Fellows class of 2025, a city-run internship program intended to introduce college students to government and public service. Council speakers said the program began in February 2008 and that the 2025 class includes 27 students recruited from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu, Chaminade University and Hawaii Pacific University. Councilmember Okimoto said the program pairs fellows with city mentors including directors, deputy directors, engineers and…