Council Leadership Selection

At a glance

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What: Resolution 26-247 relates to the officers of the Council of the City and County of Honolulu, for the leadership term after the December 1 transition.
Where it stands: Adopted at the November 5, 2026 Council meeting with six ayes, two noes and one abstention (the chair abstained). Further discussion of the leadership slate and committees was expected on January 2.
Key points: Testifiers and members argued over Sunshine Law and transparency concerns about how the slate was put together, and whether a full discussion could happen before incoming members were seated. Tupola opposed on process grounds. Supporters spoke in favor.

2026-11-05 - 2026-11-05 - Regular Council: long public testimony and Council debate; adopted 6-2-1.