Extending city term limits goes on ballot for second time in four years
“I will place an extreme amount of skepticism in this day and age and this political environment that anybody believes politicians deserve any extra time in office,” said city council member Chase Carlisle, seen here in 2021. “But I support the people’s right to speak.” (Daily Memphian file)
A city charter change that would allow the mayor and members of the city council to serve three consecutive terms goes on the ballot in August.
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Memphis City Council council term limits city charter referendum city partisan primaries Chase Carlisle Jeff Warren Martavius Jones Rhonda Logan Cheyenne JohnsonBill Dries on demand
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