Former Mayor Shirley McAlary thinks the city could manage very well with just six councillors and a mayor.
The idea being raised by Councillor Chris Titus this week to cut up to four council seats in order to save money.
McAlary tells CHSJ News there are larger cities than Saint John that operate with only six councillors and they make out just fine.
She says the cuts would probably save the city money, but it's also a good idea because it would make council more efficient.
McAlary says it would take less time to make decisions if there were only six people who needed to have their say.