We heard rumors that today would be the day, and now it appears to be official.
Former Hawaii Sen. Ron Menor is running for the soon-to-be-vacant District 9 seat on the Honolulu City Council, according to KHON. Nestor Garcia is term-limited and cannot run for re-election.
Read our previous items about Menor’s potential candidacy here:
- Dec. 9 — Ron Menor, Councilman?
- Dec. 12 — Menor ‘Gauging Support’ Before Council Decision
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