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Council Chair Faces Legal Challenge Over Term Limits
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Former Honolulu City Council member Trevor Ozawa is suing Council Chair Tommy Waters, claiming he’s ineligible for a third consecutive term due to a city charter limit on back-to-back terms. Waters, who first took office in 2019, is seeking reelection in 2026, and Ozawa’s lawsuit challenges the city clerk’s interpretation of when Waters’ first term began. Waters defends his eligibility, citing precedent and arguing voters—not courts—should decide. Ozawa seeks to block Waters’ name from appearing on the ballot entirely, adding fuel to their long-standing political feud, which previously reached Hawaii’s Supreme Court. Ozawa insists this is about enforcing the rules, not personal vendettas.
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