Opinion: Extending term limits is about a desire to stay in power
Guest Columnist
Bryce W. Ashby
Bryce Ashby is a former track athlete, current volunteer coach of the Snowden School Elementary track team, and proud dad to three runners.
Let’s not kid ourselves: Council’s effort to extend term limits is not about ensuring a better and more equitable government.
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