City Council Term Limits

Strongly opposed changing the 2018 voter-approved term limits, arguing it benefits politicians rather than residents.

Expressed disappointment with the council for attempting to overturn voter term limits and advocated for fresh ideas.

Appreciated council service but emphasized the need for fresh blood and new ideas in a growing city.

Urged the council to respect the 2018 voter mandate on term limits and avoid wasting city resources on an election.

Urged the council to respect the 2018 voter mandate on term limits and opposed extending them.

Expressed strong opposition to the proposed term limit extension and criticized past council actions.

Strongly opposed the term limit extension and criticized the ballot measure wording as disingenuous.

Stated that voters spoke clearly in 2018 for two-term limits and opposed changing the rules.

Opposed extending term limits, noting overwhelming voter support for Measure S in 2018.

Spoke against extending term limits, emphasizing that elected officials should respect prior voter mandates.

Opposed term limit extensions, stating they hinder fresh ideas and diverse representation.

Emphasized that term limits strengthen democracy by ensuring leadership renewal and meaningful voter choices.

Discussed academic perspectives on institutional expertise versus fresh candidates, expressing concern over special election timing.

Opposed the term limit measure as an unjustified use of public funds that undermines voter intent.

Strongly opposed agenda item 11 as a desperate power grab.

Asked the council to vote no on extending term limits and respect established rules.

Spoke in support of proposition 11, emphasizing the value of leadership continuity and experience.

Opposed term limit extensions, noting that community needs evolve and new voices are necessary.

Questioned the rationale for expanding term limits when voters previously limited them.

Noted that two-term limits are common and help maintain responsive leadership, urging the council to leave them alone.

Argued against term limit extensions, emphasizing the psychological entrenchment of power and democratic principles.

Asked the council to drop the issue and stay within the 2018 guidelines.

Expressed opposition to extending term limits, drawing parallels to national precedents and respecting voter intent.

Stated opposition to extending term limits to protect democratic opportunities for new community members.

Urged the council to receive and file the item and not move forward with extending term limits.

Expressed support for item 11, arguing that newer residents should have a voice on term limits.

Strongly opposed expanding term limits and pushed back against arguments regarding institutional knowledge.

Stated that extending term limits erodes democracy and asked the council to respect the 2018 vote.