HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0705.008 2014-2016 PiFC
Murashige, Laura
From: Mark Gordon <mark.gordon333@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2016 1:45 PM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Testimony on Proposed Revisions to Bill No. 154 - Relating to County Council Term
(Comm 705.6)
Aloha All !
I believe that the under Section 3-2 of Bill No. 154, the terms of Council Members should be revised to 2 years
from the current 4 years. However, I believe the terms of the Council members should not exceed 3 -2 year
terms and not 6-2 year terms, as is presented in the proposed revised Bill. A total of 12 years in any public
office, I believe is not always beneficial for the Council member or the public whom they serve. It is my
understanding that there are few U.S. local, as well as State public offices which allow this length of service.
By having 3-2 year terms, other people could run for the office. In addition, it would also allow allow new
people to be elected, which could offer more and varied opinions on topics and also promote newer skills and
expertise in different areas.
Based on the above, in Section 5, each person who was re-elected would be allowed to serve 2 additional 2 year
terms.
Mahalo for allowing me to share my observations and comments
Respectfully Submitted
Mark Gordon
Waikoloa HI.
Mark
CD
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