Honolulu City Council
Coverage of Honolulu City Council in the Nexus archive.
- Hawaii Supreme Court takes up Tommy Waters eligibility appeal, sets expedited schedule
The Hawaii Supreme Court has agreed to take up an appeal concerning Tommy Waters' eligibility. The appeal pertains to his ability to run for the District IV seat, following his service as Honolulu City Council Chair.
- Ineligible: Tommy Waters out of Honolulu City Council race
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.
- Judge rules Tommy Waters ineligible for third Honolulu City Council run
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 weighing cuts to motor vehicle weight tax
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.
- The battle over a Honolulu City Council seat before ballots go out
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.
- Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council Member District 4 – Trevor Ozawa
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.
- Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council Member District 4 – Tommy Waters
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.
- Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council Member District 4 – Jason Liang
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.
- Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council Member District 4: Tara Malia Gregory
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.
- Honolulu City Council takes aim at Mayor Blangiardi veto
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.
- Honolulu city council wants overdue tsunami after-action report from DEM
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.
- Ozawa files lawsuit against Waters' eligibility to run for Honolulu City Council seat
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.