The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) has appointed Anthony Baldomero as the newest member of its Board of Directors, according to a HART news release. The Honolulu City Council approved the appointment by unanimous vote on Thursday, November 5.
Who is joining the board
Baldomero's term will end on June 30, 2031. He replaces Anthony Aalto, whose term expired on June 30, 2026, according to HART.
HART describes Baldomero as a campaign finance consultant and public administration veteran with 33 years of direct experience in Hawaiʻi's political landscape. He spent more than three decades with the Hawaiʻi Campaign Spending Commission, where he served as Associate Director until he retired in 2025. He then founded Hokupaʻa Strategies LLC, a consulting firm that advises political candidates and organizations on campaign finance compliance and reporting.
What the appointment means for Skyline
HART Executive Director and CEO Lori Kahikina welcomed Baldomero to the board. She said HART looks forward to working with him as construction continues in Downtown and as the agency moves closer to realizing the vision of Skyline. Kahikina also thanked Aalto for his many years of dedicated service, citing his thoughtful input and collaborative oversight during some of HART's biggest challenges.
About the board
According to HART, the volunteer Board of Directors was established by the Revised Charter of Honolulu on July 1, 2011. The board is responsible for policy-making and oversight of the authority.