«Albany has many good legislators who should embrace
the idea of term limits.
Heastie rejected
the idea of term limits, saying in essence that is what elections are meant to do.
Every once in a while, usually after a series of public scandals, some good government group or other advances
the idea of term limits.
Most speakers supported
the idea of term limits, saying that limiting the time an elected official serves would bring new people and new ideas to the office.
In March, five people spoke at a public hearing on the original proposal, with most supporting
the idea of term limits, saying that limiting the time an elected official serves would bring new people and new ideas to the county government.