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Williamsport council advances term-limits ordinance after extended debate
Summary
On Oct. 2 the Williamsport City Council gave first reading to an ordinance that would create consecutive-term limits for mayor, council and certain elected offices; the measure passed first reading 7-0 and will return for a second reading with solicitor-recommended language to address incumbency.
Williamsport City Council on Oct. 2 voted 7-0 on first reading to consider an ordinance that would impose consecutive-term limits on several elected offices, launching a multiweek discussion about specifics and legal language.
Councilman Kevin Mackey introduced the ordinance, saying it would set term limits for the mayor, council, the city treasurer and the city controller. As presented on first reading the proposal would cap council at three consecutive terms, the mayor at two…
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