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Williamsport council adopts term-limits ordinance; president votes no over 'grandfather' language
Summary
After extended debate about a clause allowing some current officeholders to run for an extra term, Williamsport City Council adopted a term-limits ordinance on Dec. 4, 2025, by a 4-1 vote; President Yoder voted no and asked the record note his objections.
Williamsport City Council approved a city ordinance establishing term limits for elected offices in a 4-1 vote on Dec. 4, 2025. The ordinance sets a two-term (eight-year) limit for the mayor and three-term (12-year) limits for city council seats and the offices of treasurer and controller.
President Yoder acknowledged the value of the reform but opposed a provision he described as a "grandfather" clause that would let some currently seated officials run…
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