I am open to learning about this idea. But to rush it thru for this election cycle isn't wise. If we do it, it needs a broad, independent committee to do the non-political work on this. It's very complex and needs to be understood by everyone. The draft charter terms are a starting point for consideration but it needs in depth study. For example, I support a lifetime band. I do not support changing the size of the Council or existence of the city being in 6 districts. We cannot return to voters be deluded by the powerful and connected. In fact, I would make the band retroactive to include all the total years of service on the Council ever. It means none of you would be eligible run in Mayor or Council in 2028 or beyond. Recycling would end and new voices would join the Council. It's best to not have Council decide this because of how it looks. If this is a good idea, which I am open to consider, it has to be done without any of you receiving it benefits. Plus, I recommend the better path is to work through appointed non-political commission/ad hoc committee toward placing this on the 2028 ballot so all voters to participate.
I am open to learning about this idea. But to rush it thru for this election cycle isn't wise. If we do it, it needs a broad, independent committee to do the non-political work on this. It's very complex and needs to be understood by everyone. The draft charter terms are a starting point for consideration but it needs in depth study. For example, I support a lifetime band. I do not support changing the size of the Council or existence of the city being in 6 districts. We cannot return to voters be deluded by the powerful and connected. In fact, I would make the band retroactive to include all the total years of service on the Council ever. It means none of you would be eligible run in Mayor or Council in 2028 or beyond. Recycling would end and new voices would join the Council. It's best to not have Council decide this because of how it looks. If this is a good idea, which I am open to consider, it has to be done without any of you receiving it benefits. Plus, I recommend the better path is to work through appointed non-political commission/ad hoc committee toward placing this on the 2028 ballot so all voters to participate.