Andahl, Mary Ann

Reader thinks term limits would lessen divisiveness and bring accountability

Mary Ann Andahl, The Orange County Register “If term limits were set for school-board trustees, I suspect there would be far fewer recall attempts and less divisiveness among parents, teachers and supporting staffs. Perhaps saying, “not this time” to incumbents, some of whom have serves 20, 30 or more years, would eliminate the difficulties we read about. From my experience, those who serve more than eight or 12 years tend to lose focus and ignore the constituency they serve ... Let’s start sending messages to career politicians and let them know that we hold them accountable for their actions even at this level.

Andahl is a resident of the City of Cypress.