Neighborhood Boards Seeking Candidates

Residents now can file to run in Oahu’s upcoming neighborhood board elections, set for April 24-May 17.

Elections are held every two years, and anyone who is 18 years old by Feb. 22, 2013, and lives within a board’s boundaries is eligible to run. East Oahu area boards speak for the Palolo, Kaimuki, Diamond Head-Kapahulu, Waialae-Kahala, KuliououKalani Iki and Hawaii Kai communities to advise government on concerns ranging from zoning disputes and bulky-item pickup dates to land use and criminal activities. The boards meet monthly and also may conduct public forums and educational programs.

Candidates should apply online at www1.honolulu.gov/nco. Those without Internet access may call the Neighborhood Commission Office at 768-3717. Mailed forms must be postmarked by the deadline date, Feb. 15.

The term of service will be from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2015.