Honolulu City Council

Honolulu City Council Lawmakers that Lead With Aloha. To us, that means improving lives, restoring public trust, and reshaping how government delivers core services.

At the heart of public safety is someone brave enough to do the right thing, even in the face of danger. Because in our ...
06/06/2026

At the heart of public safety is someone brave enough to do the right thing, even in the face of danger. Because in our community, everyone looks out for one another, and some of our neighbors make that their life’s work.

This morning, the City Council was honored to join the Honolulu Fire Department for a Commendation Ceremony recognizing those who went above and beyond in service to our community.

Mahalo to all the honorees for leading with service and aloha! Your example inspires us all, and Honolulu is a better place because of you.

At its core, leadership with aloha is simple: listen to your community, then follow through. Today’s session was a refle...
06/04/2026

At its core, leadership with aloha is simple: listen to your community, then follow through. Today’s session was a reflection of that intentionality, balancing the work of keeping city services strong with meaningful quality of life improvements to everyday life in Honolulu.

We passed the City’s Operating Budget (Bill 22) as well as the Capital Budget (Bill 23) for FY27. The Operating budget streamlines the core services residents count on daily, while the Capital budget puts those dollars to work as lasting improvements across the city. The budget now goes to the Mayor for further action.

Beyond the budget, we also passed Bill 12 (public access to sewer and drainage information), Bill 34 (updated flood standards for homeowners), and Bill 70 (dog parks counting toward community park requirements); because kamaʻāina deserve a city that works and a government that is responsive.

Graduation season is a powerful reminder that with hard work and perseverance, anything is possible. Congratulations, Cl...
06/02/2026

Graduation season is a powerful reminder that with hard work and perseverance, anything is possible. Congratulations, Class of 2026! Whether it’s receiving a high school diploma, earning a college degree, completing a trade program, or forging your own path — you’ve hit a major milestone worth celebrating.

As we round out this graduation season, we look back with gratitude on our time spent in the classroom and on every moment that turned you into the proud leaders of tomorrow. The members of have been in your shoes and we remember it well.

Fun fact: This Councilmember’s favorite song from the year they graduated was “Into The Groove” by Madonna, which Billboard honored as “Dance Single of the Decade” for the 1980s.

“Intelligence plus character, that is the goal of true education.” — Martin Luther King Jr.Class of 2026, this one is fo...
06/01/2026

“Intelligence plus character, that is the goal of true education.” — Martin Luther King Jr.
Class of 2026, this one is for you. To every student who chose compassion over indifference, courage over comfort, and growth over perfection, our heartfelt congratulations on all you have accomplished. At the end of the day, your character combined with your academic brilliance is your greatest credential. 🎓

Can you guess which council member is featured in this high school
throwback photo? Comment your best guess below!

Fun fact: The year this council member graduated, Boyz II Men’s “End of the Road” spent a record-breaking 13 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

05/30/2026

Good governance is everyone’s due diligence and we’re doing our part. In this latest episode of Council Conversations, we’re joined by Acting City Auditor Troy Shimasaki as he explains how he and his team conduct performance audits of city departments, using the latest audit on the Office of Economic Revitalization (OER) as an example. Authorizing audits is a responsibility granted to the Council in the City Charter.

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams” - Eleanor Roosevelt. Mahalo, graduates, for your...
05/29/2026

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams” - Eleanor Roosevelt. Mahalo, graduates, for your hard work, your heart, and your dreams. The future is bright because of you! Hoʻomaikaʻi kākou, Class of 2026!

Can you guess which council member is featured in this photo? Fun fact: the year they graduated, Google was released for the first time.

Understood the assignment 🎓 Congratulations, graduates! No matter your path, know that your community stands with you. W...
05/28/2026

Understood the assignment 🎓 Congratulations, graduates! No matter your path, know that your community stands with you. We were in your shoes once, too. Can you guess which member of is the graduate in this photo?

Fun fact: the year this person graduated, Pluto lost its status as a planet and was reclassified as a dwarf planet.

05/28/2026

Building a more accountable city with a budget residents can trust; that’s the goal and we’re here to deliver. In this latest episode of , Budget Chair Val Okimoto and Council Chair Tommy Waters explain the route we’re taking with the FY27 budget as we near the end of this year’s budget season.

Graduation is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten 📖 Congratulations, Class of 2026! We’ve been in your s...
05/27/2026

Graduation is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten 📖 Congratulations, Class of 2026! We’ve been in your shoes, so we know for sure that your best days are still ahead of you.

Can you guess which member of is featured in this throwback photo? Comment your answer below.

Fun fact: the year this council member graduated, “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield was one of the top ten songs of the year and the third highest ranking song by a female artist, joining hits like “Hips Don’t Lie” by Shakira and “Promiscuous” by Nelly Furtado.

🎓 The tassel was worth the hassle ✨ Congratulations, Class of 2026, on all you have achieved! Every generation has its m...
05/26/2026

🎓 The tassel was worth the hassle ✨ Congratulations, Class of 2026, on all you have achieved! Every generation has its moment and this one is yours. We remember this feeling well, somedays it feels just like yesterday! Can you guess which councilmember this is based on their graduation portrait? Comment your guess below!

Fun fact: The year this council member graduated, Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” was the #1 song in the country.

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