Council Chair Rick Reiss calls for a vote of the Council. Screen Shot/LADP

Staff Report:

Council voted 6-1 to express its opposition to Senate Joint Resolution 16A – a floor amendment to extend term limits for the office of sheriff.

Councilor Kristin Henderson joined the meeting by telephone. Councilor Pete Sheehey voted against the measure.

Council also voted to oppose SJR 23, which would require specific law enforcement qualifications for individuals wishing to run for the office of sheriff. Councilor James Chrobocinski and Councilor Pete Sheehey voted against the measure.