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Heated debate as councilwoman asks to put third-term charter amendment to special election
Summary
Councilwoman Katrina Wilson introduced a resolution to put a charter amendment on a special-election ballot asking voters to extend mayor and council term limits from two consecutive terms to three.
Councilwoman Katrina Wilson introduced a resolution on March 26 directing the city clerk to organize a special election that would place a charter amendment before voters to change the mayoral and council term limit from two consecutive terms to three.
The item generated lengthy public comment and a heated exchange on the dais. Dozens of residents used the public-comment period to oppose a third term, repeatedly citing cost and process concerns; several speakers urged the council not to proceed with a special election.
Multiple speakers told the council a special election would cost roughly $200,000. "This resolution will cost taxpayers nearly $200,000 to go on a ballot in person or mail in," Dr. James Davis said during public…
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