In my opinion, what's far more important is the designation in proposed section 696.74 of their being, potentially, part-time commissioners. I'm much more concerned about the fact that they are part-time commissioners than I am about the number. I would like to see full-time commissioners. I think that shows the dedication necessary for this project. I think that would much more easily withstand the caseload that would come into play, and I think that is the far more serious consideration as opposed to the difference between nine and 11. Whether they're full time or part time, I think, is the much more significant issue.
On November 28th, 2023. See this statement in context.