Charter Amendments

Suggested the council appointment charter amendment should include term-limit protections against appointee incumbency advantage, or he'll vote no.

Argued the ballot questions aren't fully truthful — they don't disclose 26-month appointments, mayor-election vacancies, or the planned $250K city manager threshold — and suggested capping contracting authority at 50%.

Former Charter Review Commission chair endorsed the staff recommendation, including dropping the compensation measure.

Raised concerns about the vacancy and compensation measures, predicting strong opposition if pay raises appear on the ballot.

Supported Alternative 1 but flagged vacancy and settlement measures as at risk and suggested charter language fixes.

Urged putting the council compensation amendment on the ballot anyway, arguing voters should decide.

Opposed the proposed pay increases, saying they nearly double council pay and could attract career politicians from afar; also criticized the vacancy recommendation.

Supported the public works contracting change, backed a lower settlement authority figure, and argued council pay should reflect a part-time role, suggesting 17-25% increases instead.

Spoke in support of all the charter amendments, especially the pay increase, arguing service shouldn't be an act of charity.