Charter Commission approves adding term limits for mayor, councilors
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?
“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?
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″]