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Can we talk about term limits? Really, can we*?

Can we talk about term limits? Really, can we*?

by Greg Reibman | Oct 3, 2017 | Charter, Newton | 28 comments

Lost in the middle all the discussion about ward councilors and the proposed Newton Charter is any substantive discussion about the proposal to impose consecutive term limits on the office of mayor and city council. Under the proposal, the mayor would be limited to 12...

Charter Commission approves adding term limits for mayor, councilors

by Greg Reibman | Dec 2, 2016 | Charter Commission, Newton | 30 comments

In a straw vote Wednesday, Newton’s Charter Commission voted in support of term limits for:

  • Mayor: 12 years (current charter: no term limits)
  • City Councilor: 16 years (current charter: no limits)
  • School Committee: 8 years (same as current charter)

Notes from the Newton League of Women Voters is here.

Should there be term limits for Newton’s mayor and city council?

by village14 | Sep 19, 2016 | Charter Commission | 12 comments

“The Argument” in yesterday’s Globe West featured City Councilor Ted Hess-Mahan and Republican City Committee chair Tom Mountain debating the whether or not the Newton Charter Commission should impose term limits on mayor and city council.

POLL: Do you favor term limits for Newton’s mayor and city council?

by Greg Reibman | Jul 13, 2016 | Newton

As reported by Gail Spector here, Newton’s Charter Commission approved by straw vote, 12-year term limits for mayor and city council. Vote in our poll and explain your position. [polldaddy poll=”9469723″]
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