Term limits

Strongly supports term limits after 40 years of waiting, citing a lack of responsiveness, the Cardenas grocery closure, and displaced legacy residents.

Opposed, saying term limits mainly benefit developers and big money, and suggested the push targets Vice Mayor Abrica and Councilmember Romero.

Drawing on school board bond-measure experience, urged enough time for voter education before any ballot placement.

Supports exploring term limits but strongly urged against the June ballot, citing higher cost and lower June turnout.

Said rushing the measure shortchanges voters; prefers November 2028 for maximum participation.

Supports term limits, prefers November 2026, and suggested two four-year terms with a break instead of three.

Spoke in favor, saying no term limits concentrates power and that East Palo Alto needs new perspectives.

Supports term limits and suggested November 2026 with two terms followed by a break.

Supports June placement so younger leaders like Rev. Neil can run sooner rather than waiting years.

Said both old and new leaders have value; called a June election irresponsible and urged no earlier than August.

Agreed there's no reason to rush, and cautioned the public about misinformation, including false claims about Vice Mayor Abrica's tenure.

Speaking in Spanish, argued no one should hold office for life and criticized long-tenured leadership on crime and rent control.

Defended elderly residents' capabilities, urged young critics to attend meetings more, and said June is too soon for a well-planned campaign.

Unsure about term limits, worried about corrupt replacements, and urged the council not to rush and to seek better community input.