Off the News: A schedule for parks maintenance

Have you ever wondered when a city crew will mow the weeds in your neighborhood park? Perhaps a calendar would help. City Councilman Augie Tulba wants the city’s parks department to create a parks maintenance schedule, accessible to the public.

It’s not a bad idea. A published schedule could help keep track of what’s getting done, and give park lovers a chance to cover service gaps in a coordinated way.

For an understaffed department, that seems like a good thing.

The full Council could vote on a resolution to that effect next month.

Looking for youth to serve

Listen up, Oahu citizens between the ages 14 and 24: Applications are now open to serve on the first-ever Honolulu Youth Commission. This new panel was created after voters approved a City Charter amendment in November 2020.

The commission will be comprised of 15 members serving staggered two-year terms; they will be voluntary advisers to the mayor and City Council on issues important to youth and their communities.

The deadline to apply is July 16. For more information, see www.honolulu.gov/yc.