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and not have to "passover" scheduled democratic process elections that are supposed to be "a <br />given" and a non-negotiable item.The majority on our 7 -member Council nonchalantly voted <br />themselves in another year. They did not have the judicial right to tamper with "the peoples' right <br />to vote".Thank goodness it was not a unanimous vote and some members on the Council voted <br />against it --thereby protecting democracy.But unfortunately, the majority prevailed and the <br />election was cancelled/postponed for that year ... thereby giving themselves an extra year in office <br />(an "unelected year"). It was a split vote. I thank the Councilmembers who voted to have the <br />election --though their votes were in the minority.For THIS ? we need a 7 -seat Council? <br />+2 5 The cost of 2 extra ppl is more than salaries, it's long term benefits. I heard $lm per person in <br />medical and pension-- is that true? <br />+2 S. This seems like a no brainer. We don't need 7 as evidenced by the other cities that manage <br />with S. Any cost savings no matter how small is a good thing. <br />+z 5 If San Mateo and Daly City (both larger than RC) can be effectively governed with 5, let's save <br />the money. <br />+z S. City council currently doesn't seem concerned for residents in terms of improving quality of <br />life, so reducing the diversity (from 7 to 5 members) shouldn't produce an adverse effect <br />+z 4 details on the affect to budget here would be quite helpful <br />+2 5 - Given the expense (some are which are lifetime), I would like to know why RWC thinks it <br />needs 7 when every other city in SMC gets by with five. <br />+2 5 - Yes, yes, yes. This will save the city thousands of dollars to help the budget without losing <br />firemen or police officers. <br />f 4, Redwood City is much larger and more diverse than many cities in the area. <br />R 5- there are many studies that say odd number is always preferred but that 5 is the optimal <br />number. <br />R 4. 1 don't think the city council fully represents the diversity of thought in the city. But, I don't <br />think having seven members is working to get us that diversity. The position seems to self-select <br />like minded people. Also, more councilmembers means more debate and less action. <br />Number five good idea <br />