 The Bemidji Charter Commission has made the recommendation to switch the mayor's term from two years to four years. But after Tuesday's City Council meeting, that decision will likely be left up to the voters. The Charter Commission unanimously supported the recommendation. The amendment was presented to the council, which raised concerns over the proposal. Currently, city councilors serve four years while the mayor serves a two-year term. Some council members shared concerns about the change, possibly limiting the public's ability to change the majority on the council. I think that it is important for the public to be able to say, you know what, I don't know what this council is going on. And then you are also, you have a responsibility to listen to who's running and whether or not they're qualified and whether you believe that they're going to do a good job for you or they have your same philosophy, your same belief in the issues. So I would agree with that Nancy. The recommendation will now go back to the commission for further review. It could then submit the proposal to the voters during the next election.