Our Council

Councilmembers

Nine nonpartisan members represent distinct regions across O‘ahu. Find out who represents you, learn more about them, or contact your councilmember today.

Committees

Committee meetings are held between full Council meetings to consider and refine legislation. Nine committees meet on topics ranging from Budget to Zoning and Planning.

Agencies

The City Clerk, City Auditor, and Office of Council Services (OCS) are appointed by the City Council and support legislative work, elections, and more.

Duties

The City Council is the lawmaking body of the City and County of Honolulu and determines policies and programs for the City, sets budgets, and much more.

Lawmaking 101

Not sure what the difference is between a bill, resolution, or ordinance? Learn more about the differences between a bill and a resolution, or “reso,” and how a bill becomes an ordinance.

Guiding Documents

The Council makes decisions based on many guiding plans and reports. Foundational to their decision-making is the City Charter and Revised Ordinances (or the City “code,” as it’s known colloquially.