Honolulu City Council District IV · Nov 3, 2026

Tara Malia Gregory

Candidate for City Council District IV

4 candidates · 2 seats7 sourced positions

Tara Malia Gregory is running for Honolulu City Council District IV in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Trevor Ozawa.

General Election ballot packets arrive by mail · Fri, Oct 16, 2026

Marketing director, brand strategist and founder of Tara Malia Marketing; teaches weekly health and wellness classes for kūpuna.

Where Tara Malia Gregory stands: positions on the record

Property taxes1 sourced position

Answered no when asked whether she would support a property tax increase if city revenues decline; said she wants to reduce the property tax burden.
“No. My goal is to reduce the overall property tax burden, not increase it.”
Own statementHonolulu Star-Advertiser · Jul 27, 2026

Skyline rail1 sourced position

Said she opposes extending rail beyond its planned terminus and wants an independent audit of the project before more is spent.
“I opposed the project from the beginning, and I continue to oppose expanding it today.”
Own statementHonolulu Star-Advertiser · Jul 27, 2026

Office of Economic Revitalization1 sourced position

Said she supports an independent audit before funding decisions; if the office is producing results it deserves support, and if not it should be improved, restructured or redirected.
“My approach is simple: audit first, remove barriers to success, and make decisions based on evidence, not politics.”
Own statementHonolulu Star-Advertiser · Jul 27, 2026

Homelessness1 sourced position

Said the city should audit every homelessness program and fund programs based on measurable outcomes.
“We should never measure success by how much money is spent, we should measure success by how many people achieve long-term recovery, stable housing, employment, and independence.”
Own statementHonolulu Star-Advertiser · Jul 27, 2026

Housing1 sourced position

Said she supports multigenerational housing, accessory dwelling units where infrastructure allows, redevelopment of underused properties and workforce housing for residents.
“I support expanding multigenerational housing, accessory dwelling units where infrastructure can support them, redevelopment of underutilized properties and workforce housing that prioritizes local residents.”
Own statementHonolulu Civil Beat · Jul 13, 2026

Landfill1 sourced position

Said expanding the Westside landfill should not be Oʻahu's long-term solution.
“I do not believe expanding the landfill on the Westside should be O’ahu’s long-term solution.”
Own statementHonolulu Civil Beat · Jul 13, 2026

Council pay1 sourced position

Said elected officials' pay should be set through a transparent process with public input.
“Before elected officials approve increases to their own compensation, the process should be transparent, invite public input, and reflect the priorities of the people we serve.”
Own statementHonolulu Star-Advertiser · Jul 27, 2026

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