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Public speakers back term limits as council introduces charter amendments
Summary
Public commenters urged term limits and staggered elections; Council member Shannon Snodgrass introduced a set of charter bills (8070–8073) proposing term limits for council and other offices, referred to committee for further review.
Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin and council heard public comment and the introduction of several charter amendment bills on March 2, 2026.
Two members of the public urged the council to adopt term limits and staggered elections. "I am here once again to speak in favor of term limits and staggered elections," said Emily, who told council she supports changes that would renew civic leadership and bring new ideas. Derek Ziolkowski, who identified himself as an employee at the State Broadband Office and a Charleston resident, told the council, "Term limits are a reminder to the people of…
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