Legislature approves term limits for county executive; supporters cite voter backing

Jun 3, 2026

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.

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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.

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