Bloomberg Signs Term Limits Extension

After weeks of debate, hours of public testimony, and a contentious vote, Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed into law today his bill extending term limits, paving the way for his run for a third term.

Prior to the vote, the public got one last chance to sound off at City Hall. More than 130 stood up and delivered their thoughts on the issue - including Borough Presidents, a former Council Speaker, Council Members, concerned citizens and community activists. Each person was allowed two minutes to speak. The public forum opened at 10 am and ended at 2 pm.

Opponents of the bill say they are in the early stages of filing a court challenge to block the legislation. State lawmakers said they will introduce legislation to ammeding the legislation to require a referendum.

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Michael H. Drucker
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