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Commission takes up term-limits resolution; supporters and opponents split over continuity and turnover
Summary
Public commenters urged term limits and commissioners debated staggered terms, employee eligibility and maximum terms; multiple amendments were proposed but no final adoption was recorded during the July 14 meeting.
The county commission heard extensive public comment and engaged in prolonged debate July 14 over a resolution to impose term limits for county commissioners.
Residents and community members spoke in favor of limits. Mike McLeod, who gave his address for the record, told the commission, "the only way we're gonna save this country is if we put our limits in at all." Another commenter raised retirement-system concerns tied to long service and outside appointments, saying, "that's just wrong. You know, talk about bettering your own bed," when describing how long legislative service can affect retirement…
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