Honolulu City Council

A judge ruled Tommy Waters ineligible for the East Oahu Honolulu City Council seat following a lawsuit from Trevor Ozawa. The decision removes Waters from the race for the position.

A judge ruled that Honolulu City Council Chair Tommy Waters is ineligible to run for a third term in this year's election after a legal challenge from Trevor Ozawa. The decision prevents Waters from seeking another term on the council.

Honolulu City Council is advancing a bill to cut the city's motor vehicle weight tax, aiming to reduce the cost of car registration. This follows earlier discussions in the Hawaii Legislature about lowering registration costs.

Tommy Waters and Trevor Ozawa are competing for a Honolulu City Council seat in their third election matchup. The race has drawn significant attention as ballots are about to be distributed.

Trevor Ozawa, a candidate for Honolulu City Council District 4, emphasizes the need for housing that local families can afford to remain in. He criticizes current 'affordable' housing for not maintaining affordability.

Tommy Waters is a candidate for Honolulu City Council in District 4. He emphasizes connecting homeless individuals to stable housing while maintaining public access to beaches and parks.

Jason Liang, a candidate for Honolulu City Council Member District 4, pledges to fully fund TheBus to make it fast, reliable, and fare-free. The statement highlights his commitment to improving public transportation in the district.

Tara Malia Gregory, a candidate for Honolulu City Council District 4, emphasizes restoring traditional stewardship principles to address environmental challenges. She highlights Hawai'i's long-standing understanding of climate resilience before it became a popular term.

The Honolulu City Council is in a budget dispute with Mayor Rick Blangiardi over a city audit that questioned the effectiveness of the Office of Economic Revitalization. The conflict arises after the City Council approved a nearly $4.8 billion operating budget.

The Honolulu City Council is urging the Department of Emergency Management to release its overdue after-action report on a tsunami warning that caused traffic gridlock across Oʻahu, aiming to improve future responses to natural disasters.

Former Councilmember Trevor Ozawa has filed a lawsuit challenging Tommy Waters' eligibility to run for a third term on the Honolulu City Council. Ozawa argues Waters' first term was a partial term and should not count toward the two-term limit.