Officials · Honolulu City Council and mayor
Tommy Waters
Honolulu City Council, District 4
- As the Office of Elections lists it
- Councilmembers - 4 year term: District IV, Tommy Waters, next election 2026
- On the Tuesday, November 3, 2026 ballot
- Honolulu City Council, District 4: GREGORY, Tara Malia, OZAWA, Trevor (listed “In General”)
Areas this seat covers
- Kaimukī
- Waikīkī
- Kuliʻouʻou-Kalani Iki
- Waiʻalae-Kāhala
- Hawaiʻi Kai
- Diamond Head-Kapahulu-St. Louis Heights (about 68% of the area's populated land)
From the state's 2024 election precinct layer; an address decides which district a household is in.
Measures introduced (555)
- Resolution 26-269: ACCEPTING A GIFT OF ONE (1) COOK PINE TREE VALUED AT $3,000.00 FROM LAURETTE WILKIE FOR THE 2026 HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS EVENT AT HONOLULU HALE. (introduced Nov. 10, 2026)
- Resolution 26-261: URGING THE HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC., IN COORDINATION WITH THE HAWAIʻI PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM TO DISTRIBUTE PORTABLE GENERATORS AND PORTABLE BATTERY POWER STATIONS TO ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS BEFORE A STORM WHEN PROLONGED POWER OUTAGES ARE ANTICIPATED. (introduced Nov. 9, 2026)
- Resolution 26-262: ENDORSING THE DESIGNATION OF WAIKĪKĪ AS A WORLD SURFING RESERVE. (introduced Nov. 9, 2026)
- Resolution 26-263: URGING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO WORK WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND THE STATE OF HAWAIʻI TO INITIATE A PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE SAFE AND SECURE STORAGE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. (introduced Nov. 9, 2026)
- Resolution 26-264: ENCOURAGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI, THE STATE OF HAWAIʻI, AND THE HAWAIʻI STATE LEGISLATURE TO RE-ENVISION AND REVITALIZE THE WAIKĪKĪ AQUARIUM. (introduced Nov. 9, 2026)
- Resolution 26-265: URGING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO EXPEDITE THE COMPLETION OF THE KALAELOA INTERIM RACETRACK. (introduced Nov. 9, 2026)
- Resolution 26-266: ACCEPTING A GIFT OF THANKSGIVING DAY MEALS VALUED AT $21,000 TO THE CITY FROM THE HONOLULU FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION (HFF) FOR ON-DUTY HONOLULU FIRE DEPARTMENT (HFD) PERSONNEL. (introduced Nov. 9, 2026)
- Resolution 26-267: ACCEPTING A GIFT FROM THE HONOLULU ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY TO THE CITY, VALUED AT $27,600, FOR MCCLURE INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING LLC TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ANIMAL MANAGEMENT AND HUSBANDRY CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE HONOLULU ZOO, WITH SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE IN ELEPHANT CARE AND WELFARE. (introduced Nov. 9, 2026)
- Bill 62 (2026): RELATING TO FUNDS. (introduced Nov. 5, 2026)
- Bill 63 (2026): RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION. (introduced Nov. 5, 2026)
- Resolution 26-258: ACCEPTING A GIFT OF SWIMMING POOL LANE LINES, STORAGE REELS, AND A BRONZE PLAQUE, VALUED AT $27,278.20, TO THE CITY FROM MANOA AQUATICS FOR THE HARRY S. MAMIZUKA SWIMMING COMPLEX AT MĀNOA DISTRICT PARK. (introduced Nov. 5, 2026)
- Resolution 26-259: ADOPTING THE FIRST-EVER O'AHU FOOD SYSTEMS ACTION PLAN AS A GUIDING POLICY DOCUMENT FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU. (introduced Nov. 5, 2026)
- Resolution 26-260: ESTABLISHING A LANDFILL COMMUNITY BENEFITS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ASSIST THE COUNCIL IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A FAIR, TRANSPARENT, AND PREDICTABLE FRAMEWORK FOR DETERMINING APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY BENEFITS PACKAGES FOR COMMUNITIES THAT HOST EXISTING OR NEW CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS. (introduced Nov. 5, 2026)
- Resolution 26-254: ACCEPTING A GIFT FROM THE HONOLULU ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY TO THE CITY, VALUED AT $2,677, FOR THE REGISTRATION, ACCOMMODATION, AND AIRFARE EXPENSES FOR BRIAN JUOZATIS (HONOLULU ZOO VETERINARY TECHNICIAN) TO ATTEND THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOO VETERINARY TECHNICIANS CONFERENCE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, FROM SEPTEMBER 25-30, 2026. (introduced Nov. 4, 2026)
- Resolution 26-255: ACCEPTING A GIFT TO THE CITY OF ONE HIGH-BACK TRADITIONAL BENCH, PREPARATIONS OF THE GROUNDS AND ONE BRONZE PLAQUE WITH AN INSCRIPTION TO READ “DONATED BY THE ‘OHANA OF CHUCK COHEN,” VALUED AT $2,718.74, FROM SKY COHEN TO BE PLACED AT SANDY BEACH PARK. (introduced Nov. 4, 2026)
- Resolution 26-256: ACCEPTING A GIFT TO THE CITY OF ONE HIGH-BACK TRADITIONAL BENCH, PREPARATIONS OF THE GROUNDS, AND A BRONZE PLAQUE WITH AN INSCRIPTION TO READ "DONATED BY THE FAMILY OF DAVID JAMES TILLINGHAST-LEWMAN," VALUED AT $2,718.74, FROM BETH TILLINGHAST TO BE PLACED AT KAPIʻOLANI REGIONAL PARK. (introduced Nov. 4, 2026)
- Resolution 26-257: ACCEPTING A GIFT FROM THE HONOLULU ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY TO THE CITY, VALUED AT $2,800, FOR THE REGISTRATION, ACCOMMODATION, AND AIRFARE EXPENSES FOR DR. JILL YOSHICEDO (HONOLULU ZOO VETERINARIAN) TO ATTEND THE ZOO HOOFSTOCK TRIM PROGRAM VET COURSE IN COLUMBUS, OHIO, FROM OCTOBER 17-23, 2026. (introduced Nov. 4, 2026)
- Resolution 26-253: ACCEPTING A GIFT OF TRAVEL AND RELATED EXPENSES, VALUED AT $1,819.65, TO THE CITY FROM THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (FHWA) HAWAIʻI DIVISION FOR THE DIRECTOR FOR RAPID TRANSIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION SERVICES TO ATTEND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S (USDOT) RURAL ROAD SAFETY PEER EXCHANGE IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, FROM JULY 27-30, 2026. (introduced Oct. 30, 2026)
- Resolution 26-248: ACCEPTING A GIFT OF TRAVEL AND RELATED EXPENSES, VALUED AT $1,307.38, TO THE CITY FROM THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (FHWA) HAWAIʻI DIVISION FOR A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION SERVICES TO ATTEND THE FHWA EVERY DAY COUNTS ROUND 8 PEER EXCHANGE IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, FROM OCTOBER 20-22, 2026. (introduced Oct. 28, 2026)
- Resolution 26-249: ACCEPTING A GIFT FROM THE HONOLULU ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY TO THE CITY, VALUED AT $195,845.66, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR THE ELEPHANT HABITAT POOLS, INCLUDING THE REMOVAL OF THE OLD SYSTEM. (introduced Oct. 28, 2026)
- Resolution 26-250: ACCEPTING A GIFT OF MIKIYA WAGYU SHABU HOUSE GIFT CARDS, VALUED AT $4,080, TO THE CITY FROM MIKIYA WAGYU SHABU HOUSE, KAREN CHANG BLANGIARDI, ELIZABETH GROSSMAN, AND JOAN BENNET FOR THE 2026 CITY EMPLOYEE AWARDS PROGRAM. (introduced Oct. 28, 2026)
- Resolution 26-245: RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS. (introduced Oct. 27, 2026)
- Resolution 26-244: RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS. (introduced Oct. 26, 2026)
- Resolution 26-239: AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE OF THE HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR AND TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FOR FUNDS FROM THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM FY2026 LOCAL SOLICITATION. (introduced Oct. 21, 2026)
- Resolution 26-240: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF KEOLA RAPOZO TO SERVE ON THE COMMISSION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU. (introduced Oct. 21, 2026)
- Resolution 26-241: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF JAMIE YOUNG TO SERVE ON THE GRANTS IN AID ADVISORY COMMISSION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU. (introduced Oct. 21, 2026)
- Resolution 26-242: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF BRANDY MCDOUGALL TO SERVE ON THE COMMISSION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU. (introduced Oct. 21, 2026)
- Resolution 26-243: ACCEPTING A GIFT OF THREE (3) HIGH-BACK TRADITIONAL BENCHES AND THREE (3) BRONZE PLAQUES WITH INSCRIPTIONS TO READ, “DONATED ON BEHALF OF FOXX WONG AND FRIENDS OF THE WANGWANG FAMILY,” “DONATED BY THE SUPPORTERS OF THE WANGWANG FAMILY,” AND “DONATED BY THE FAMILY OF JIANG MIMI,” VALUED AT $3,841.53, TO THE CITY FROM FOXX WONG TO BE PLACED AT ‘ĀINA MOANA PARK WITHIN ALA MOANA REGIONAL PARK. (introduced Oct. 21, 2026)
- Resolution 26-237: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR THE MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A PRE-DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND CENTRE URBAN REAL ESTATE HAWAIʻI, LLC AND ENTER INTO A GROUND LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND CARDINAL ALA WAI LLC TO DEVELOP AN AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT AT 1615 ALA WAI BOULEVARD, HONOLULU, OʻAHU, HAWAIʻI 96815, AND IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEYS (1) 2-6-011:033 AND 036 (por.). (introduced Oct. 16, 2026)
- Resolution 26-238: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF UALANI DAVIS TO SERVE ON THE COMMISSION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU. (introduced Oct. 16, 2026)
- Resolution 26-236: URGING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO RETURN THE LANDS UTILIZED BY THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE STATION AT BELLOWS, WAIMĀNALO, HAWAIʻI, TO THE PEOPLE OF HAWAIʻI. (introduced Oct. 15, 2026)
- Resolution 26-230: AUTHORIZING EXEMPTIONS FROM CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE KAPOLEI PARKWAY LOTS 2-5 AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT IN KAPOLEI, OʻAHU. (introduced Oct. 14, 2026)
- Resolution 26-231: GRANTING A SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA MAJOR PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE-UNIT DWELLING IN WAIʻANAE, OʻAHU. (introduced Oct. 14, 2026)
- Resolution 26-232: GRANTING A SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA MAJOR PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE-UNIT DWELLING WITH A DETACHED GARAGE, A JACUZZI, A NEW INDIVIDUAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM, AND TERRACE IMPROVEMENTS IN KAHALA, OʻAHU. (introduced Oct. 14, 2026)
- Resolution 26-233: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ZONING MAP NO. 3 (MO’ILIʻILI — KAIMUKI), ORDINANCE 86-106, TO REZONE LAND SITUATED AT WAIKĪKĪ, O’AHU, HAWAIʻI. (introduced Oct. 14, 2026)
- Resolution 26-234: URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO RESEARCH AND ESTABLISH APPROPRIATE NONRESIDENT FEES FOR CITY PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. (introduced Oct. 14, 2026)
- Resolution 26-226: APPROVING THE GRANT OF NON-EXCLUSIVE SUBSURFACE EASEMENTS TO HUMUHUMU SERVICES, LLC WITHIN PORTIONS OF BARBERS POINT BEACH PARK, TAX MAP KEY NO. (1) 9-1-026:027; AND PORTIONS OF ŌLAʻI STREET, TAX MAP KEY (1) 9-1-026-ROAD & 031-ROAD; KALAELOA BOULEVARD, TAX MAP KEY (1) 9-1-031-ROAD; KAPOLEI PARKWAY, TAX MAP KEY (1) 9-1-016-ROAD; KAMOKILA BOULEVARD, TAX MAP KEY (1) 9-1-016-ROAD; AND FARRINGTON HIGHWAY, TAX MAP KEY (1) 9-1-016-ROAD & 017-ROAD, HONOULIULI, ‘EWA, OʻAHU, HAWAIʻI. (introduced Oct. 9, 2026)
- Resolution 26-227: ACCEPTING A GIFT OF TRAVEL AND RELATED EXPENSES, VALUED AT $3,000, TO THE CITY FROM THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATORS (AAMVA) FOR A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CUSTOMER SERVICES TO ATTEND THE 2026 AAMVA REGION 4 ADMINISTRATOR AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS MEETING IN MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, FROM DECEMBER 1-2, 2026. (introduced Oct. 9, 2026)
- Resolution 26-228: ACCEPTING A GIFT OF AN AIDS MEMORIAL AND COMMUNITY MEMORY SITE, VALUED AT $97,081, TO THE CITY FROM LEI PUA ‘ALA FOUNDATION AT KAKAʻAKO WATERFRONT PARK. (introduced Oct. 9, 2026)
- Resolution 26-229: ACCEPTING A GIFT OF $3,141.82 TO THE CITY FROM MS. SANDRA E MORIBE, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE DONALD KM AND AMY L CHONG CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST U/A DATED 11/8/1999, FOR THE HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT’S SPECIALIZED SERVICES DIVISION, CANINE UNIT. (introduced Oct. 9, 2026)
The 40 most recent of 555.
Measures whose introducers, as the council's document system prints them, include this name.
Committee votes recorded (177)
- Oct. 22, 2026, Zoning & Planning (Zon): RESOLUTION 26-236 – COMMITTEE REPORT 299(26) · aye
- Oct. 22, 2026, Zoning & Planning (Zon): RESOLUTION 26-218 – COMMITTEE REPORT 295(26) · aye
- Oct. 22, 2026, Zoning & Planning (Zon): RESOLUTION 26-220 – COMMITTEE REPORT 296(26) · aye
- Oct. 22, 2026, Zoning & Planning (Zon): RESOLUTION 26-221 – COMMITTEE REPORT 297(26) · aye
- Oct. 22, 2026, Zoning & Planning (Zon): RESOLUTION 26-230 – COMMITTEE REPORT 298(26) · aye
- Oct. 22, 2026, Zoning & Planning (Zon): BILL 55 (2026) – COMMITTEE REPORT 294(26) · aye
- Oct. 21, 2026, International & Legal Affairs (Ila): RESOLUTION 26-228 – COMMITTEE REPORT 293(26) · aye
- Sept. 24, 2026, Zoning & Planning (Zon): RESOLUTION 26-183 – COMMITTEE REPORT 268(26) · aye
- Sept. 24, 2026, Zoning & Planning (Zon): RESOLUTION 26-207 – COMMITTEE REPORT 269(26) · aye
- Sept. 24, 2026, Zoning & Planning (Zon): BILL 37 (2026) – COMMITTEE REPORT 262(26) · aye
- Sept. 24, 2026, Zoning & Planning (Zon): BILL 38 (2026) – COMMITTEE REPORT 263(26) · aye
- Sept. 24, 2026, Zoning & Planning (Zon): BILL 39 (2026), CD1 – COMMITTEE REPORT 264(26) · aye
- Sept. 24, 2026, Zoning & Planning (Zon): BILL 42 (2026), CD1 – COMMITTEE REPORT 265(26) · aye
- Sept. 24, 2026, Zoning & Planning (Zon): BILL 43 (2026), CD1 – COMMITTEE REPORT 266(26) · aye
- Sept. 24, 2026, Zoning & Planning (Zon): BILL 48 (2025) – COMMITTEE REPORT 261(26) · aye
- Sept. 24, 2026, Zoning & Planning (Zon): RESOLUTION 26-171 – COMMITTEE REPORT 267(26) · aye
- Sept. 24, 2026, International & Legal Affairs (Ila): RESOLUTION 26-196 – COMMITTEE REPORT 277(26) · aye
- Sept. 24, 2026, International & Legal Affairs (Ila): RESOLUTION 26-204 – COMMITTEE REPORT 279(26) · aye
- Sept. 24, 2026, International & Legal Affairs (Ila): RESOLUTION 26-144 – COMMITTEE REPORT 276(26) · aye
- Sept. 24, 2026, International & Legal Affairs (Ila): RESOLUTION 26-201 – COMMITTEE REPORT 278(26) · aye
- Sept. 24, 2026, International & Legal Affairs (Ila): BILL 52 (2026) – COMMITTEE REPORT 275(26) · aye
- Aug. 27, 2026, Zoning & Planning (Zon): RESOLUTION 26-171 – COMMITTEE REPORT 254(26) · aye
- Aug. 27, 2026, Zoning & Planning (Zon): RESOLUTION 26-150 – COMMITTEE REPORT 252(26) · aye
- Aug. 27, 2026, Zoning & Planning (Zon): RESOLUTION 26-188 – COMMITTEE REPORT 255(26) · aye
- Aug. 27, 2026, Zoning & Planning (Zon): RESOLUTION 26-168 – COMMITTEE REPORT 253(26) · aye
- Aug. 27, 2026, Zoning & Planning (Zon): BILL 39 (2026) – COMMITTEE REPORT 249(26) · aye
- Aug. 27, 2026, Zoning & Planning (Zon): BILL 42 (2026) – COMMITTEE REPORT 250(26) · aye
- Aug. 27, 2026, Zoning & Planning (Zon): BILL 43 (2026) – COMMITTEE REPORT 251(26) · aye
- Aug. 26, 2026, International & Legal Affairs (Ila): RESOLUTION 26-182 – COMMITTEE REPORT 238(26) · aye
- Aug. 26, 2026, International & Legal Affairs (Ila): RESOLUTION 26-191 – COMMITTEE REPORT 241(26) · aye
From the council's written summaries for video record, as the Ledger reads them: a name in the summary's AYES or NOES line. The 30 most recent of 177.
Reports to neighborhood boards
- Hawaiʻi Kai, Aug. 25, 2026: City Council Chair Tommy Waters – District 4
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