On June 16, the New York Assembly passed A1224 by 135-11. It says that when term limits already exist in any local government, if the elected officials of that local government pass a bill or resolution to repeal term limits on themselves, the repeal won’t go into effect unless the voters also approve the repeal. The bill, if signed into law, would not be retroactive. However, if such a bill has been part of the state election law last year, New York City would have been forced to hold a new referendum on repealing term limits for Mayor and City Council.
Thanks for covering this!
I think it is horrible that Bloomberg and his associated undid the referendum vote that gave term limits for Mayor. (I think Giuliani proposed to do that after 9-11 and got lambasted…though, I think Giuliani at one point wanted to continue being Mayor and stall the election…???maybe that is what I am thinking of.)
Anyway, it is funny, it is hardly news that the NY State Assembly passed this. Because, as you know, the NY State Senate would have to approve, and they are just stymied and deadlocked with the coup, now.
So, again, this bill might be another example of the NY State Assembly trying to “act all cool and good”, when they know darned well that the bill they passed will never see the light of day.
Peace,
KW
P.S. Reverend Billy Talen for NYC Mayor!