More Scrutiny on the Way for HART, Rail

The preemptive firing of seven PR contractors by HART chief Dan Grabauskas yesterday didn’t dampen the Honolulu City Council’s desires for an audit.

Inside Honolulu reports:

The Honolulu City Council just approved an audit of public relations contracts and spending related to the controversial $5.2 billion rail project.

Council members made clear they still wanted the audit despite Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation Executive Director Dan Grabauskas’ decision Tuesday to cut nearly $3 million in contracts and spending.

While addressing the council, Grabauskas said he “wholeheartedly” agreed with the decision for an audit.

— Nick Grube