The Honolulu City Council meeting held on July 22, 2025, focused on procedural guidelines for public testimony during the budget discussions. Council Chair Waters, along with committee members, emphasized the importance of both in-person and remote participation in the meeting.

The council clarified that while remote oral testimony is permitted, the meeting is primarily in-person, adhering to local regulations. Members of the public can provide testimony in two ways: in person at the council chamber or remotely via video conference or phone. Each speaker is allowed a one-minute presentation and must state their name before testifying.

The council also highlighted that both English and Hawaiian are official languages, allowing testimonies in either language. Additional time will be granted for those providing translations. Registered testifiers will be called first, followed by those who have not registered.

The meeting concluded with reminders for participants to maintain a quiet environment and to mute any external audio sources during their testimony. Written testimonies will be made available to the public, ensuring transparency in the proceedings. This meeting underscores the council's commitment to facilitating public engagement in local governance.