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In opposition: P4 1. This is a slippery slope. How long before the next election should one wait. The US Senate used this excuse to prevent a duly elected President from fulfilling his duty to appoint a Supreme Court Justice. Once you decide a elected body should wait there is no logic as to how long. +g 1 1 am a big fan of the new developments. I want a planning commission that is committed to making Redwood City the heart of silicon valley. It should be quick and easy for developers to get the approval and permits they need. +9 2 - This is the Supreme Court nomination all over again. I think the council should exercise their duty promptly and without delay. Waiting for the election is unnecessary. If anything the council will be more careful about an appointment that may have impact. +7 1 In two years there will be another election. Why not wait for the 2020 city council? Send the current council members home while we're at it.This kind of reasoning is ridiculous. This is the city council. They should do their job. +7 2 - The appointment should be handled on the normal timeline. If it normally takes months to select a new member then start the process now and vote when ready. Don't rush, but don't delay. +3 1. It's open, fill it. Don't do what the Republicans did to Obama with the Supreme Court seat. +3 1 This is the argument that Republicans used when they refused to consider Merrick Garland's nomination to the Supreme Court. Elected officials should do their job in a timely manner, not push matters off until after the election. +2 1, while planning things out carefully is a good idea; these elected officials work for us, so we expect them to work and fill vacant seats as needed to function efficiently. +2 1. Let them do their jobs. +2 2. Oppose. The elected council should appoint the empty seat. Even if I disagree with that individual