District 4 FY26 Budget Wins
Aloha,
As your Council Chair and a proud resident of District 4, I want to share some exciting news about our City’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget. These investments are not just numbers on a page – they reflect the conversations I’ve had with so many of you, whether at the beach, the park, or around town. They are rooted in what matters most to our families: safer streets, cleaner parks, stronger flood protection, and the preservation of our natural beauty.
This budget represents more than funding – it’s a promise to continue serving our community with aloha, integrity, and action. It’s about solving problems that have gone unaddressed for too long, improving the places where we live and gather, and protecting the health and safety of our residents. Every dollar secured is aimed at improving the quality of life on Oʻahu, now and for future generations.
These wins are the result of your input, your advocacy, and our shared values. As your Council Chair, I will continue to champion innovative solutions to lower the cost of living, improve public safety and infrastructure, and uplift our neighborhoods and parks. My commitment is, and always will be, to serve with aloha and integrity, and to work tirelessly to build an Oʻahu where every resident and family can thrive.
Let’s continue this work together.
Me ke aloha,
Tommy
Here is the full list of wins that will directly impact District 4:
| Dept. | Project/Item | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDC | Wailupe Stream Flood Control | Design sustainable flood control improvements. | $1,000,000 |
| DDC | Drainage Outfall Improvements (Paiko Dr.) | Acquire land, plan, design, construct and inspect improvements for various existing city drainage outfalls including improvements at Paiko Dr. | $540,000 |
| DFM | Waikiki Drain Outfall Improvements | Design and construct sustainable and resilient outfall improvements, such as the Poni Moi drain outfall | $250,000 |
| DDC | Comfort Station Improvements | Plan, design, construct and inspect sustainable and resilient renovations, improvements, or reconstructions to comfort stations at various parks, including but no limited to Sandy Beach Park, Kuliouou Beach Park, Kawaikui Beach Park, and Lualualei Beach Park II. | $11,100,000 |
| DDC | Koko Head District Park | Plan, design, construct and inspect repairs to the community center roof | $950,000 |
| DDC | Koko Head Riding Stables | Plan, design, and construct improvements to the Koko Head Riding Stables infrastructure and facilities | $350,000 |
| DDC | Koko Head Shooting Complex | Design, construct, and inspect master plan safety | $2,401,000 |
| DDC | Kuilei Cliffs Irrigation System Upgrades | Plan, design, construct, and inspect resilient irrigation system improvements | $500,000 |
| DDC | Maunalua Bay Beach Park Canoe Halau | Plan, design, construct, inspect, and provide equipment for a canoe halau at Maunalua Bay Beach Park | $1,500,000 |
| DDC | Nehu Neighborhood Park Play Apparatus and Improvements | Design, construct and inspect sustainable and resilient renovations and improvements, including a play apparatus for Nehu Neighborhood Park | $425,000 |
| DDC | Sandy Beach Park - Wawamalu | Design and construct a sustainable and resilient replacement waterline | $2,000,000 |
| DDC | Waialae Beach Park Comfort Station Gate Improvements | Design, construct and inspect sustainable and resilient renovations and improvements for the comfort station gate at Waialae Beach Park | $50,000 |
| DDC | Waikiki Surf Racks | Design, construct, and inspect sustainable and resilient Kuhio Beach surfboard racks | $4,810,000 |
| DDC | Waikiki Water Fountain Improvements | Design and construct sustainable and resilient improvements to Waikiki Fountain/Water Feature located at Ala Wai Blvd and Kapahulu Ave. | $100,000 |
| DDC | Feral Cat Sanctuary | Provide funds for the purchase of to otherwise acquire land or property for a designated feral feline sanctuary | $1,000,000 |
| DDC | Dog Park Improvements at Various Parks | Design, construct and inspect sustainable and resilient renovations and improvements for dog park improvements at various parks. | 100,000 |
| DTS | Oahu Traffic Sign Controller Modernization | Construct improvements to upgrade traffic controllers | 5,000,000 |
| DTS | Computerized Traffic Control System | Design, construct, and inspect Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) improvements | $4,100,000 |
| DTS | Traffic Improvements at Various Locations | Design, construct and inspect sustainable and resilient traffic improvements at various locations | $14,800,000 |
| DTS | Traffic Signals at Various Locations | Design, construct, inspect, and provide related equipment for sustainable and resilient traffic signal improvements | $4,738,000 |
| DDC | Flood Control Improvements at Various Locations | Acquire land, plan, design, construct, and inspect sustainable and resilient flood control improvements | $1,300,000 |
| DDC | Telecommunications Facilities Upgrade | Design, construct, and inspect sustainable and resilient telecommunication facilities improvements | $5,200,000 |
| DTS | Bikeways and Bike Paths | Design, construct, and inspect sustainable and resilient bikeway improvements | $5,850,000 |
| DDC | Affordable Housing Infrastructure Development | Plan, design, and provide funding for other related costs of infrastructure development for future affordable housing, with a priority for sites identified by the City Council for housing development | $20,000,000 |
| DDC | Rehabilitation of Streets | Plan, design, construct and inspect sustainable roadway and related improvements | $38,470,000 |
| DDC | Bridge Rehabilitation at Various Locations | Acquire land, design, construct, and inspect sustainable and resilient bridge improvements at various locations | $19,817,000 |
| DDC | Erosion Control Improvements | Acquire land, design, construct and inspect erosion control improvements at various locations | $3,195,000 |
| DFM | Rehabilitation/Construction of Storm Drains and Catch Basins | Design, construct, and inspect storm drain and catch basin improvements in areas | $3,010,000 |
| DCS | Homeless Facilities | Plan, design, construct and inspect development of homeless emergency, and/or transitional housing, and related service facilities | $5,700,000 |
| DHLM | Affordable Housing Mixed-Use Development | Provision of funds for the acquisition of land and other miscellaneous costs for the purpose of developing, constructing, and providing low-and moderate-income affordable housing, including but not limited to, housing for teachers and first responders, to address homelessness, and any necessary related infrastructure improvements, which may be undertaken with public agencies or private entities or developers. | $100,000,000 |
| DHLM | Affordable Housing Development | Provide Affordable Housing Fund (AF) for any projects eligible under ROH Chapter 6, Article 63 and the ROH Section 9-204 which may be administered or managed by the City and County of Honolulu or in conjunction with private nonprofit or private developers. | $10,382,000 |
| DHLM | Transit Oriented Development | Plan, design, construct, and inspect sustainable TOD housing and infrastructure, including but not limited to the Aloha Stadium area | $25,000,000 |
| DDC | Preservation and Conservation Lands | Provide funds for the purchase of to otherwise acquire real estate or any interest therein for land conservation in the City. | $29,301,000 |
| DDC | Renovate Recreational Facilities | Plan, design, construct, inspect, and provide related equipment for sustainable and resilient park improvements | $8,336,506 |
| HPD | Funds for communications to media/public | $ 250,000.00 | |
| HOSD | Funds for yellow foam rescue tubes | $ 10,000.00 | |
| HOSD | Add Info Specialist position | $ 89,820.00 | |
| HOSD | Dangerous tourist attraction comms campaign | $ 100,000.00 | |
| DFM | Position & funds for Laborer for stream maintenance | $ 253,200.00 | |
| DFM | Funding for expedited maintenance of city-owned streams | $ 250,000.00 | |
| DPR | Funding for Kuilei Cliffs Beach Park maintenance | $ 100,000.00 | |
| DPR | Funding for Adopt-A-Park Program | $ 25,000.00 | |
| DTS | Funds for Centennial Park Bus Staging Project matching funds | $ 200,000.00 | |
| HFD | Kaimuki Fire Station Improvements | $500,000 |
