Legislation

Council Seeks Limits: Philadelphia Voters Decide Fate of Four-Term Term Limits Proposal for Council Members

Philadelphia voters will decide in May whether City Council members can serve more than four terms in office, according to a proposal put forth by six councilmembers including Domb and Squilla.

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City Officials Could Run for Office Without Quitting First Under Proposed Philly Charter Change

City officials could soon be able to run for public office without quitting their current jobs first, under a proposed change to the city's charter. The plan would also limit terms in office for Council members and the City Controller.

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Philadelphia Council Votes to Limit Terms of Office for City Commissioners and Sheriff

Philadelphia city officials could soon be limited to five consecutive terms in office, pending a special election next year that will give voters the final say. Term limits would apply to City Commissioners and the Sheriff, starting July 1, 2020.

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Philadelphia City Voters to Decide Council Term Limits This Spring

City voters will decide this spring whether to limit council members to four terms in office, with a special election set for April 28, 2020. The proposed change would start taking effect January 1, 2024.

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City Council Submits Three-Term Limit Proposal to Philly Voters for November Ballot Vote

Councilmembers seek voter limit on their own tenure, proposing a three-term cap that would take effect after January 2020, limiting future Council election eligibility.

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