Collierville leaders discussed eliminating the resign-to-run rule and changing term limits during the Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s town retreat Wednesday but took no action on the matters.

Town Administrator Molly Mehner said she’s heard questions about the process, but it would be hard to do this year since the General Assembly must consider charter changes.

Mehner also cautioned that trying to have anything passed in 2026 could have a negative perception since it’s an election year. However, the timing this year would be tough to get anything considered since the Legislature is only in session until April.

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She’s heard concerns about the limit of three four-year terms, the resign-to-run rule and the runoff if a candidate does not receive 50% of the vote in the municipal election.

The town considered eliminating the runoff provision previously but did not pursue it due to public concern. She said it’s possible to lessen the needed 50%. 

Alderman Nick Robbins, who won a runoff last month, worried lowering the percentage might upset his opponent, Chad Lindsay who had more votes than him on Election Day in November but lost in the December runoff. 

“I’m going to be biased, and I’m going to be passionately biased,” Robbins said. “... This is not the right time. It’s going to look bad.”