Henry Raymond

Fairfax News => Political Issues/Comments => Topic started by: Barbara on November 18, 2016, 03:29:32 PM

Title: Thank you
Post by: Barbara on November 18, 2016, 03:29:32 PM

Thank you to all the Fairfax voters who once more entrusted me to represent our community in the State House. It is an honor and privilege to serve Fairfax for another 2 years.

Title: Re: Thank you
Post by: mirjo on November 22, 2016, 09:31:57 PM

Hi Barb,

Has the legislature ever floated the idea of longer terms for legislators? Two years is a short amount of time and really just leaves a perpetual "campaign mode" hanging in the air. I think 3 or 4 years is more suitable for the issues that are dealt with. Maybe it's just election burnout, but really would like to have a lengthier settle down periods before starting up again...

Something to consider for the future.

Title: Re: Thank you
Post by: Barbara on November 27, 2016, 08:52:18 AM

A four year term for Governor and Law makers has been debated in the past, and in fact a study by a three member panel was just completed that made the recommendation.  You are right about the value of the Constitutional change and I think the conversation will continue.

Title: Re: Thank you
Post by: mirjo on November 29, 2016, 10:39:12 PM

Thanks, good to know.