Waterville council tables proposal to extend mayoral term limits after heated debate

Jun 23, 2026

Council discussed a resolution to put a November 2026 charter amendment on the ballot to change the mayoral limit from two terms to three terms. Several members raised process and optics concerns; the mayor withdrew the motion and asked the council to table the measure for further review at a July meeting.

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A resolution to place a charter amendment on the November 2026 ballot that would allow the mayor to serve three terms instead of two was introduced and met with sustained council debate before being tabled.

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