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"I've always opposed term limits," said Queens Councilman Peter Vallone, Jr. when he was interviewed Saturday.

However, that did not mean that Vallone, who represents District 22 in northwestern Queens, made up his mind about the latest effort to extend term limits, as proposed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

"I think most of us agree extending term limits from 8 years to 12 years is the right thing to do. It's the best thing for the city,” said Vallone. “The problem is the mayor's proposal may not be the right way to do it."

Bloomberg's proposal would have the city council vote to extend term limits and appoint a charter revision commission to put the issue back before the voters at a later time.

The mayor says there's not enough time to get the proposal on the ballot in November. But Vallone said calling a special election may not be the answer either.

"Not many people would come out, number one, and it would cost $15 million at a time when we may be decided to cut teachers or raise taxes,” said Vallone. “It is the right thing to do? Very good question."

On Saturday, Vallone was not ready to answer that question just yet.

"I'm undecided, because there are good people and good arguments on both sides of this issue and I intend to give them the consideration they really deserve," said Vallone.

In Vallone’s district, voter's reactions to extending term limits were mixed Saturday.

"I'm against term limits always because you don't have the right to vote for who you want," said one voter.

"He's been a good mayor and if he wants to stay he should be able to," said another voter. “I think [the decision on term limits] should be a vote by the public."

"I don't think it's right that he's not letting us vote on it like he has in the past,” said a third. “I don't think it's good."

"And I think it gives an unacceptable standard for other offices where we should be able to choose whether term limits are acceptable, and it creates an unfair precedent," said a fourth.

One constituent, Helen Mourtos, wanted to directly address her councilman, saying, "Definitely I would recommend to Miss Quinn and Mr. Vallone as a citizen of New York City to try and do anything possible."

Vallone said he is listening to such concerns.

"I'm in the process of deciding what my community really wants me to do," said Vallone.

As for the other council members who remain undecided, NY1 will visit their communities to get their views on the issue as well.