15/06/2025
Is Waters in cahoots with GOP? Is he another Tulsi Gabbard saying he’s a Democrat but will eventually reveal he’s Republican? The LGBTQ community isn’t the only ones questioning Honolulu City Council Chair Tommy Waters move to change council leadership, including LGBTQ Vice Chair Matt Weyer, one of two openly gay Council Members.
In a article posted June 8th, trusted local media company Civil Beat asked the question said, “Power struggle: The Sunshine Blog is probably not the only one wondering what the heck is up with Tommy Waters and his political cabal at the Honolulu City Council. A very interesting resolution dropped Friday that would shake up long-standing Democratic alliances (yes, The Blog knows these council folks are nonpartisan, cough-cough) and have the council chair in cahoots with known Republicans”.
The article also said, “Weyer and Cordero were both backed in their elections to the council by Democratic powers that be. And of course Waters, Kiaʻāina and Nishimoto are well-known Democrats.
Tupola and Okimoto are from across the aisle — strong Republicans.
So why is Waters suddenly making a play to dump his leadership team with the help of political rivals?
Inquiring minds want to know”.
Civil Beat also pointed out, “Tupola, who ran for governor on the Republican ticket in 2018, has made no secret of her ambition to be council chair”.
So, the question remains what is Chair Waters doing in Pride Month removing the LGBTQ Vice Chair? Why is he in cahoots with the GOP?
