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 (504)
- Resolution 26-213: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF DR. RICHARD KEBO TO SERVE ON THE OCEAN SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU. (introduced Sept. 21, 2026)
- Resolution 26-212: ACCEPTING A GIFT OF TRAVEL, LODGING AND RELATED EXPENSES VALUED AT $2,231.00, TO THE CITY FROM ICLEI — LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY USA FOR A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE OFFICE OF CLIMATE CHANGE, SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY TO ATTEND LOCAL GOVERMENTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY USA AND COALITION FOR GREEN CAPITAL FLAGSHIP NATIONAL CONVENING IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, FROM OCTOBER 4 TO OCTOBER 8, 2026. (introduced Sept. 18, 2026)
- Resolution 26-209: APPROVING THE MONTH-TO-MONTH RENTAL WITH MRS. LEIALOHA "ROCKY" KALUHIWA, FOR UP TO THREE YEARS, WITHIN A PORTION OF HEʻEIA KEA VALLEY NATURE PARK, KANEʻOHE, HAWAIʻI, TAX MAP KEY NO.: (1) 4-6-016:032. (introduced Sept. 17, 2026)
- Resolution 26-210: AMENDING THE COUNCIL RULES RELATING TO MASS COMMUNICATIONS NEAR ELECTION DATES. (introduced Sept. 17, 2026)
- Resolution 26-208: ACCEPTING A GIFT OF TRAVEL AND RELATED EXPENSES, VALUED AT $1,301.04, TO THE CITY FROM THE HASKELL FOUNDATION FOR A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE OFFICE OF CLIMATE CHANGE, SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY TO ATTEND THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' CLIMATE CHANGE WORKING GROUP IN-PERSON WORKSHOP FROM SEPTEMBER 22 TO SEPTEMBER 25, 2026, IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. (introduced Sept. 16, 2026)
- Resolution 26-206: ADOPTING THE 2025—2030 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU. (introduced Sept. 15, 2026)
- Bill 57 (2026): RELATING TO OUTDOOR PLAYCOURTS. (introduced Sept. 10, 2026)
- Bill 58 (2026): RELATING TO SHARED MICROMOBILITY VEHICLES. (introduced Sept. 10, 2026)
- Resolution 26-205: ACCEPTING A GIFT OF VARIOUS SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND FOOD, VALUED AT $19,000, TO THE CITY FROM HAWAIIAN LIFEGUARD ASSOCIATION FOR USE BY THE DEPATMENT OF OCEAN SAFETY TO SUPPORT THE JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PROGRAM, THE OʻAHU JUNIOR GUARD CHAMPIONSHIP, AND THE STATE JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. (introduced Sept. 9, 2026)
- Resolution 26-204: RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF DOMINEQUE BONIFACIO TO SERVE ON THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU. (introduced Sept. 3, 2026)
- Bill 56 (2026): RELATING TO THE CORPORATION COUNSEL. (introduced Sept. 1, 2026)
- Resolution 26-201: INITIATING AMENDMENTS TO THE REVISED CHARTER OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU 1973 (AMENDED 2017 EDITION), AS AMENDED, PURSUANT TO THE MAYOR’S EXECUTIVE REORGANIZATION AUTHORITY, RELATING TO THE MAYOR’S OFFICE OF CULTURE AND THE ARTS. (introduced Sept. 1, 2026)
- Resolution 26-202: RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS. (introduced Sept. 1, 2026)
- Resolution 26-203: RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS. (introduced Sept. 1, 2026)
- Resolution 26-200: APPROVING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES’ AGENCY RAIL SAFETY PLAN FOR RAIL OPERATIONS REQUIRED BY 49 CFR PART 673, 49 CFR PART 674 AND HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES. (introduced Aug. 31, 2026)
- Resolution 26-194: ACCEPTING A GIFT OF TWO PREGNANT MINI NIGERIAN DOES (FEMALE PYGMY GOATS), INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION AND VET SCREENINGS, VALUED AT $3,370, TO THE CITY FROM MEADOW GOLD DAIRIES VIA THE HONOLULU ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY FOR THE KEIKI ZOO AT THE HONOLULU ZOO. (introduced Aug. 25, 2026)
- Resolution 26-195: ACCEPTING A GIFT OF A GATE INSTALLATION, VALUED AT $12,565, TO THE CITY, FROM THE HONOLULU ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY FOR THE GIRAFFE EXHIBIT AT THE HONOLULU ZOO. (introduced Aug. 25, 2026)
- Resolution 26-196: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF CARY OKIMOTO TO SERVE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU. (introduced Aug. 25, 2026)
- Resolution 26-197: CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF CHRISTOPHER RANKEN TO SERVE ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU. (introduced Aug. 25, 2026)
- Resolution 26-190: ACCEPTING A GIFT OF $4,000 TO THE CITY FROM THE FRIENDS OF HONOLULU PARKS AND RECREATION FOR COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROJECTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION. (introduced Aug. 18, 2026)
- Resolution 26-191: ACCEPTING A GIFT OF TRAVEL AND LODGING VALUED AT $1,304.20, TO THE CITY FROM THE AAPI LEAD FOUNDATION FOR THE STRATEGIC ADVISOR FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR TO ATTEND THE 3RD ANNUAL AAPI LEAD SUMMIT IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, FROM JULY 17-19, 2026. (introduced Aug. 18, 2026)
- Resolution 26-192: ACCEPTING A GIFT OF $3,141.82 TO THE CITY FROM THE DONALD KM AND AMY L CHONG CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST FOR THE HONOLULU FIRE DEPARTMENT’S (HFD) ACCELERANT DETECTION CANINE TEAM. (introduced Aug. 18, 2026)
- Resolution 26-186: ACCEPTING A GIFT OF INSTALLATION OF A NEW PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM, VALUED AT $46,043.21, TO THE CITY FOR THE ELEPHANT-HABITAT POOLS AT THE HONOLULU ZOO. (introduced Aug. 14, 2026)
- Resolution 26-187: ACCEPTING A GIFT, VALUED AT $4,000, TO THE CITY FROM THE KAʻELEPULU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION FOR SAFER PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS AT UNCONTROLLED CROSSWALKS FRONTING KAʻELEPULU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN KAILUA. (introduced Aug. 14, 2026)
- Bill 55 (2026): TO REZONE LAND SITUATED AT WAIKĪKĪ, HONOLULU, OʻAHU, HAWAIʻI. (introduced Aug. 13, 2026)
- Resolution 26-183: GRANTING A SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA MAJOR PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TWO-STORY SINGLE-UNIT DWELLING WITH LANAI, CARPORT, A ROCK GARDEN, AN OPEN ONE-CAR PARKING AREA, AN IN-GROUND POOL, AND AN INDIVIDUAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM IN KAHUKU, OʻAHU. (introduced Aug. 13, 2026)
- Resolution 26-180: ACCEPTING A GIFT OF ONE (1) HIGH-BACK TRADITIONAL BENCH, PREPARATIONS OF THE GROUNDS AND ONE (1) BRONZE PLAQUE WITH AN INSCRIPTION TO READ “DONATED BY THE FAMILY OF RURIKO FUJINO,” VALUED AT $2,718.74 TO THE CITY FROM ANNE FUJINO FOR PLACEMENT AT KAILUA BEACH PARK. (introduced Aug. 11, 2026)
- Resolution 26-181: RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS. (introduced Aug. 11, 2026)
- Resolution 26-182: ACCEPTING A GIFT OF CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES AND LODGING TO THE CITY, VALUED AT $2,172.06, FROM THE HAWAIʻI EXECUTIVE COLLABORATIVE FOR THE MAYOR AND MANAGING DIRECTOR TO ATTEND THE HAWAIʻI EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI FROM SEPTEMBER 30 — OCTOBER 3, 2026. (introduced Aug. 11, 2026)
- Resolution 26-179: APPROVING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS FOR THE HAWAIʻI FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION BARGAINING UNIT 11 INCLUDED AND EXCLUDED MANAGERIAL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU. (introduced Aug. 6, 2026)
- Bill 54 (2026): RELATING TO PARKING. (introduced Aug. 5, 2026)
- Resolution 26-175: TO RETAIN THE LEGAL SERVICES OF STARN O’TOOLE MARCUS & FISHER, A LAW CORPORATION AS SPECIAL COUNSEL TO REPRESENT DEFENDANT CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU IN THE LEGAL ACTION ENTITLED LAUREL J. MAU V. CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, ET AL.; CASE NO. 1:24-CV-00253 GPC-WRP (U.S.D.C). (introduced Aug. 3, 2026)
- Resolution 26-176: TO RETAIN THE LEGAL SERVICES OF THOMPSON, COE, COUSINS & IRONS, L.L.P. AS SPECIAL COUNSEL TO REPRESENT DEFENDANT JACOB GEORGE DELAPLANE IN THE LEGAL ACTION ENTITLED LAUREL J. MAU V. CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, ET AL.; CASE NO. 1:24-CV-00253 GPC-WRP (U.S.D.C). (introduced Aug. 3, 2026)
- Resolution 26-177: TO RETAIN THE LEGAL SERVICES OF KOBAYASHI SUGITA & GODA, LLP AS SPECIAL COUNSEL TO REPRESENT DEFENDANT VERNON BRANCO IN THE LEGAL ACTION ENTITLED LAUREL J. MAU V. CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, ET AL.; CASE NO. 1:24-CV-00253 GPC-WRP (U.S.D.C.). (introduced Aug. 3, 2026)
- Resolution 26-178: ACCEPTING A GIFT OF TWO (2) HIGH-BACK TRADITIONAL BENCHES, GROUND PREPARATION AND TWO (2) BRONZE PLAQUES WITH THE INSCRIPTION, “DONATED BY THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF JACK ‘THE RUNNING DOC’ SCAFF,” VALUED AT $3,999.25, TO THE CITY FROM DONNA SCAFF FOR PLACEMENT AT KAPIʻOLANI REGIONAL PARK. (introduced Aug. 3, 2026)
- Resolution 26-172: CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF NAʻALEHU ANTHONY TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU. (introduced July 29, 2026)
- Resolution 26-173: RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS. (introduced July 29, 2026)
- Resolution 26-170: RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS. (introduced July 28, 2026)
- Resolution 26-171: APPROVING A CONCEPTUAL PLAN FOR AN INTERIM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT-TRANSIT PROJECT FOR THE 1588 ALA MOANA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. (introduced July 28, 2026)
- Bill 53 (2026): RELATING TO SHOPPING CARTS. (introduced July 27, 2026)
The 40 most recent of 504.
Measures whose introducers, as the council's document system prints them, include this name.
Committee votes recorded (156)
- 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
- Aug. 26, 2026, International & Legal Affairs (Ila): RESOLUTION 26-184 – COMMITTEE REPORT 239(26) · aye
- Aug. 26, 2026, International & Legal Affairs (Ila): RESOLUTION 26-185 – COMMITTEE REPORT 240(26) · aye
- Aug. 26, 2026, International & Legal Affairs (Ila): RESOLUTION 26-71 – COMMITTEE REPORT 237(26) · aye
- Aug. 26, 2026, International & Legal Affairs (Ila): BILL 48 (2026) – COMMITTEE REPORT 235(26) · aye
- Aug. 26, 2026, International & Legal Affairs (Ila): BILL 16 (2026), CD1 – COMMITTEE REPORT 234(26) · aye
- Aug. 26, 2026, International & Legal Affairs (Ila): BILL 52 (2026) – COMMITTEE REPORT 236(26) · aye
- Aug. 26, 2026, International & Legal Affairs (Ila): RESOLUTION 26-193 – COMMITTEE REPORT 242(26) · aye
- Aug. 26, 2026, International & Legal Affairs (Ila): RESOLUTION 26-198 – COMMITTEE REPORT 243(26) · aye
- Aug. 26, 2026, International & Legal Affairs (Ila): COMMITTEE REPORT 244(26) · aye
- Aug. 26, 2026, International & Legal Affairs (Ila): COMMITTEE REPORT 245(26) · aye
- Aug. 26, 2026, International & Legal Affairs (Ila): COMMITTEE REPORT 246(26) · aye
- Aug. 25, 2026, Budget (Bud): RESOLUTION 26-166 – COMMITTEE REPORT 218(26) · aye
- Aug. 25, 2026, Budget (Bud): RESOLUTION 26-170 – COMMITTEE REPORT 219(26) · aye
- Aug. 25, 2026, Budget (Bud): RESOLUTION 26-173 · aye
- Aug. 25, 2026, Budget (Bud): RESOLUTION 26-181 – COMMITTEE REPORT 220(26) · aye
- Aug. 25, 2026, Budget (Bud): BILL 33 (2026), CD1 – COMMITTEE REPORT 216(26) · aye
- Aug. 25, 2026, Budget (Bud): BILL 50 (2026) – COMMITTEE REPORT 217(26) · aye
- July 16, 2026, Zoning & Planning (Zon): BILL 43 (2026) – COMMITTEE REPORT 209(26) · aye
- July 16, 2026, Zoning & Planning (Zon): RESOLUTION 26-159 – COMMITTEE REPORT 210(26) · aye
- July 16, 2026, Zoning & Planning (Zon): RESOLUTION 26-160 – COMMITTEE REPORT 211(26) · aye
- July 16, 2026, Zoning & Planning (Zon): RESOLUTION 26-165 – COMMITTEE REPORT 212(26) · aye
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