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Long‑serving assembly member opposes term limits in representative‑assembly election rule
Summary
Sheldon Larky, who said he has been a continuous member of the representative assembly since the 1970s, urged the court to adopt proposed State Bar Rule 6 amendments that would remove the requirement to sit out for one year after six years, arguing term limits reduce experienced participation and that allowing representation by county of residence would expand the candidate pool.
The court considered proposed changes to State Bar Rule 6 governing nomination and election of representative‑assembly members, including terms and vacancies.
Sheldon Larky, who identified himself on the record and said he has served in the assembly since the 1970s, urged the court to adopt the proposed amendments and eliminate the current requirement that a member sit out one year after serving six years. Larky said he has been “the oldest continuous member of the representative assembly” and that the term limitation has forced experienced members to step aside for a year; he argued there is no reason for the break and suggested allowing service from either a member’s county of residence or home county so it is easier to find candidates.
The court acknowledged the comment and moved on to the next item.
