Peter Carlisle wants back into Honolulu Hale

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Asked for a response to Carlisle's news, Lex Smith, Caldwell's campaign chair, said, "The mayor I think welcomes everybody into the race. The mayor certainly believes the public deserves a choice, and this gives the public a choice. The mayor has a record for the last four years, he has been in office and working hard. I am not exactly sure what Mr. Carlisle has been doing for the past few years, but we will find out during the campaign."

 

Carlisle has been practicing law, and his clients include Chuck Totto, the embattled executive director of the city's Ethics Commission. Carlisle said he would review whether he would remain Totto's legal counsel during the election.

 

Smith was also asked about Carlisle's criticisms of Caldwell.

 

"The mayor is definitely focused on infrastructure, and he feels that that is what city government is really about. And as far as any personal criticisms, the public will make a decision about that. The mayor feels that he has tackled all issues head on that have come before the city, and that really is what he is going to be running on."

http://www.civilbeat.com/2016/05/carlisle-wants-to-be-mayor-of-honolulu-again/