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3 . Poppe: Prefers 6 - 3 system ( .e. 6 districts with 3 at-large) . Agreedthat Council Chairman should be one with most votes_ Pointed out that the majority previously agreed to offer to voters an alternative in district represen- tation; hopes that when majority votes on an issue in future, all members will actively participate in final decision, even though some members may not agree with the majority vote (Tape 1: 2:43) . 4 . Nishikawa: Refrained from voting initially because feels council members should be concerned with whole island instead of individual districts (Tape 1: 1:8) . 5. Cushnie: Prefers 9 districts with none at-large, but would agree to a 6 - 3 option; would also consider a 7 or 8 member Council. 6. Juvik: Nine single-member districts might be "cleanest; " but a 6 - 3 mix would be a bridge from the present system to possibly a total single-member district system in the future. Council chair should be elected by Council from the 1 - 3 at-large candidates . Also supports minimizing gerrymandering (Tape 1: 1 : 23) and considering some semblance of the present judicial districts. 7. Greenwell: Prefers 9 single-member districts; but would alternatively vote for 8 districts with 1 at-large Council chair. Also prefers city manager , but feels like it ' s too different an option to offer voters at this time. 8 . L'Orange: Strongly urges commission to offer district option to voters. Feels all commission members should voice which option they prefer, whether or not they vote for one or the other. Prefers 9 single-member districts. But would vote for an alternative if single-member districts are included in a combination option (i. e. 6 - 3 or similar) . Feels the largest vote getter may not have the blessing of the majority of Council people when chosing Council chair . B. L'Orange: Suggests putting this on next agenda when all members will be present to cast votes. 670