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As of Sunday, Staten Island Councilman Michael McMahon has not taken a position on extending term limits, but in his North Shore council district, people are divided on how they want him to vote.

“Tell him to vote against it,” said one resident.

“We're in favor of Bloomberg so I'd say let's go for it,” said another.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg's plan calls for adding a third four-year term to the current law, so he and the many council members who were expected to leave office next year can run one more time.

However, term limits were approved by voters in two separate referenda. Residents told NY1 that voters should decide the issue, although they are not necessarily opposed to the extension.

“I think the people should definitely do it and not the council,” said one voter.

“At least say ‘Let's take another vote on this,’ because you know, four years is a long time, and people may have changed their mind,” said another. “And maybe just come back to the people again and just ask them what they think.”

Bloomberg did say if the council extends term limits, he'll call a Charter Revision Commission to place the issue back before the voters at a later time.

As of Sunday, McMahon is undecided on the issue. He's running for Congress in November, and if he wins that race, a special election will be held for his council seat. However, if he loses and the term-limits law is changed, he could choose to run again for City Council.

McMahon was unavailable for comment on Sunday, but last week he said he would make his decision based solely on the will of his constituents.

“As always my decision will be driven by that and no other consideration,” said McMahon last week. “Not my political career, not the mayor's political career, simply what's best for the people I represent.”

Many voters point out that they're willing to make the exception for Bloomberg but probably not for another mayor.

“Then term limits would be a good thing,” said a local.

“I think it would be completely different,” said another. “I think it would be like, ‘Absolutely not, we want him out.’”

Council Speaker Christine Quinn said Sunday afternoon that she will support the mayor’s bill, and now the city anxiously awaits for the 19 remaining undecided council members to take a stand.