Mayor Rick Blangiardi was speaking for an angry public when he made Joe Logan retire as police chief.

Pop quiz:

Honolulu Police Chief Joe Logan’s sudden announcement that he’s stepping down was surprising because:

a) The Police Commission thought he was fabulous.

b) People who aren’t good at their jobs usually keep them for a long time in this town (unless their job has to do with UH sports.)

c) This chief wasn’t even being indicted or anything.

d) Mayor Rick Blangiardi walked him to the end of the plank and made him jump.

A possible answer would be “All of the above,” but I’m going with

d) The mayor made him do it.

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