HomeMy WebLinkAboutGT 0002 - Council Terms - PONC FundFrom: Lee McIntosh <lee@leemcintosh.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2018 4:26 PM
To: Charter Commission
Subject: Suggestions for Charter Amendments
Aloha, I am submitting some suggestions and their reasons for charter amendments after reading an article about the
Charter Commission.
Suggestion 1:
Change the term for County Council members from 2 year terms to 4 year staggered terms.
Reasoning:
I have heard elected officials complain that just as they learn the ropes of the job, they then have to focus on their
reelection campaign. 4 year terms would give them more time to focus on their constituents before they need to focus
on their reelection campaign. If they are reelected, they then can focus solely on helping their constituents (8 year term
limit). Staggered terms would help provide stability to the council and allow new incoming council members the
opportunity to learn from their seniors.
Suggestion 2:
Broaden substantially what land bought with PONC funds can be used for.
Reasoning:
It is too restrictive. It is ludicrous that the Kawa bridge in Kau between Naalehu and Pahala was delayed for all these
years because the state had to first condemn the portion of the land needed for the project because it wasn't allowed
under the rules currently in place.
Thank you for reading and considering my suggestions.
Lee McIntosh
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