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Supervisors debate lifetime term limits; amendment fails, charter measure continued to Feb. 3
Summary
The Board of Supervisors debated a proposed charter amendment to convert consecutive-term limits into lifetime two-term limits for mayor and supervisors. Sponsor Supervisor Mahmoud said it would "close a loophole"; a Walton amendment to expand limits to other offices failed 4–7, and the board voted to continue the measure to Feb. 3, 2026.
Supervisor Ahmad Mahmoud, the measure—s sponsor, introduced a first-draft charter amendment aimed at converting the board—s existing consecutive term limits into lifetime two-term limits for the mayor and supervisors, saying the change is intended to "close a loophole" and promote generational turnover.
"This is about closing a loophole," Mahmoud said, arguing the ballot measure would protect opportunities for new leaders while being placed on the June ballot alongside other scheduled races, not…
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