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Term Limits Code Amendment

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Last discussed Jul 27, 2026.

Public comments (8)

OpposedAndrea MorgantiJul 27, 2026

Argued against weakening existing term limits, stating rules should favor the public rather than incumbents and prior terms should be respected.

Town Board - Work Session — July 27, 2026 · 1:36:04 →
OpposedSusan BlumJul 27, 2026

Questioned why the proposed law resets incumbent term clocks and carves out exemptions, calling it self-serving.

Town Board - Work Session — July 27, 2026 · 1:39:10 →
OpposedTracy Lee FettercheckJul 27, 2026

Suggested amending the term limits law so that current officials remain bound by the rules in place when they ran, noting potential pension impacts.

Town Board - Work Session — July 27, 2026 · 1:41:57 →
OpposedPaul WolfJul 27, 2026

Stated his legal interpretation differs on the necessity of a referendum to invalidate old term limits, arguing prior terms should be counted.

Town Board - Work Session — July 27, 2026 · 1:45:11 →
OpposedDon SmithJul 27, 2026

Advocated for listening to the public and counting prior terms to maintain public trust.

Town Board - Work Session — July 27, 2026 · 1:50:36 →
MixedRay HermanJul 27, 2026

Expressed support for a public referendum on term limits while suggesting consideration for past terms.

Town Board - Work Session — July 27, 2026 · 1:52:38 →
ConcernedBill ShicklingJul 27, 2026

Asked what happens if the term limits referendum fails and questioned exemptions for town justices.

Town Board - Work Session — July 27, 2026 · 1:53:34 →
OpposedLarry HunterJul 27, 2026

Objected to bundling town board term limits with 12-year limits for town clerk and highway superintendent.

Town Board - Work Session — July 27, 2026 · 1:54:36 →