Legislature approves term limits for county executive; supporters cite voter backing
Summary
The legislature passed Local Law C to impose a 12-year (three-term) limit on the county executive; supporters pointed to prior referendum results and recent polling showing strong voter support, while some members objected to proceeding with only one office at a time.
Leader Hernandez introduced Local Law C to place term limits on the office of the county executive (12 years, three 4-year terms). Proponents cited a prior referendum and recent polling indicating broad support among county voters for term limits.
Leader Hernandez said a recent poll showed roughly 88% support among respondents and argued the voters are ready; Legislator Bush and other supporters said the measure reflects prior deliberations and voter sentiment. Dissenting members said they preferred a single package addressing both the county executive and comptroller or more deliberative process. The clerk recorded a long-call tally of 10 ayes and 7 opposed and Local Law C passed on the floor.
Some members discussed putting the question on the November ballot so voters could decide directly; the county attorney clarified that a referendum was not legally required but encouraged members to give voters the option.
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