Honolulu City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Augie Tulba
Councilmember, District IXHonolulu City Council
Augie Tulba (Councilmember, District IX) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Honolulu City Council after the election.
Comedian and former youth-outreach staffer for Hawaiʻi County Mayor Billy Kenoi and Lt. Gov. Shan Tsutsui; first elected to the Council in November 2020 and re-elected in August 2024.
Where Augie Tulba stands: positions on the record
Empty homes tax3 sourced positions
as reported by Honolulu Civil Beat; not a direct quote
Was among the council members who told Civil Beat they would have voted no on Bill 46, the empty homes tax.
Own statementHonolulu Civil Beat · Aug 3, 2026
Voted no on advancing Bill 46 (2024), on real property taxation, at second reading (passed 6-3, Oct. 2024).
Council voteHonolulu City Council · Oct 9, 2024
Voted yes on postponing Bill 46 (2024) to a date to be determined (passed 7-2, Dec. 2024).
Council voteHonolulu City Council · Dec 11, 2024
Sewer rates1 sourced position
Voted yes (aye with reservations) on Bill 60 (2024), the sewer rate increase plan (passed 5-4, June 2025).
Council voteHonolulu City Council · Jun 4, 2025
Skyline rail1 sourced position
Voted no on Bill 60 (2025), letting HART plan possible rail extensions beyond the current segment (passed 8-1, Feb. 2026).
Council voteHonolulu City Council · Feb 18, 2026
City budget1 sourced position
Voted no on Bill 22 (2026), the executive operating budget for fiscal year 2027 (passed 6-3, June 2026).
Council voteHonolulu City Council · Jun 3, 2026
Bus fares1 sourced position
Voted yes (aye with reservations) on Bill 54 (2025), the transit fare increase (passed 6-3, Jan. 2026).
Council voteHonolulu City Council · Jan 28, 2026
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