Waters Term Limit Battle Heats Up | Honolulu News

Trevor Ozawa is racing against the clock to force a judge to rule before August’s primary that Council Chair Tommy Waters can’t run for a third term, arguing the City Charter caps council members at two consecutive terms — and Waters’ 2019 special election counts as his first. Ozawa’s legal push, now centered on a summary judgment motion, seeks to clarify eligibility before ballots go out, while Waters, a lawyer himself, insists the Charter’s language is clear and he’s focused on serving, not lawsuits. With a July 27 hearing looming and the outcome potentially reshaping District Four’s election, the court’s decision could determine who voters actually choose. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/637bb6342e163a2a