Tish and BdB Suing Over Term Limits
As expected, Councilmembers Letitia James and Bill de Blasio have formally announced their intention to file a lawsuit over yesterday’s vote to extend term limits. “New Yorkers twice voiced their opinions on term limits,” said de Blasio in their joint press release, “and yesterday their will was subverted.” And James: “The vote taken by the…
As expected, Councilmembers Letitia James and Bill de Blasio have formally announced their intention to file a lawsuit over yesterday’s vote to extend term limits. “New Yorkers twice voiced their opinions on term limits,” said de Blasio in their joint press release, “and yesterday their will was subverted.” And James: “The vote taken by the City Council yesterday represents a great step backward for democracy.”
slopenik – you’re Guiliani example is not relevant. Rudy did not want to run again, he wanted to extend his term – with NO ELECTION for 3 mo. That is entirely different.
Again – is it unseemly – probably – but:
why should the electorate of the 90’s (many of whom are dead or moved) dictate the electoral choices of today’s electorate (which includes many new members). And while a referendum today might be a less obnoxious way of dealing with this – it isnt practical to keep having referendums, the referendums are corrupted by $ and extremely low turnout (as was the Billionaire sponsored ’93 and ’96 referendums).
So my point is – yes this action is self-dealing – but it is no more anti-democratic then the term-limit referendums were in the 1st place. Elections should decide who is in office not legal processes instituted by people long ago.
I agree…if you dislike a candidate, vote for someone else. That’s what I did with Tish.
Speaking of Tish, she’s currently one of the loudest (as usual) opponents of this legislation, but will surely leap at the chance to run for a third term, hypocrite that she is.
One more time:
“It is abuse of power and makes a sham of process.”
Why all the love for Bloomberg?
State one *specific* thing he has accomplished in his two terms.
I’m looking forward to Times Sq getting seedy again, I missed it the first time.
Don’t let Democracy get in the way of Democracy. I agree with FtGreeneCorey, if you dont want him back, dont vote for him. When it comes to the mayors seat, ESPECIALLY IN THESE TIMES, let the best man or woman win. I dont think we really need a vote to see whether or not we can vote for anyone in particular. Yes, he steamrolled a lot to get this done quickly but its in the best interest of the city. If he is not the mayor for the next term get ready for the 70’s Redux.
Anybody who doesn’t vote for Bloomberg is nuts.
Sure certain things he’s done piss various interest groups off. Personally, I rue his property tax increases as well as his role in allowing the Trump Soho to be built, but otherwise, we’re all very lucky to have the opportunity again to have such a smart businessman at the helm during the upcoming four years, which will be very tough times for all.
Especially since it looks like that socialist, Obama, will be president. . . God help us all.
If people do not want Bloomberg to continue as mayor…vote against him next year. Isn’t that the best form of term limits? I would not want to roll the dice on the future of the city. Dark, dark days are coming, and Thompson, Weiner, Quinn, etc., don’t really instill a lot of confidence when it comes to dealing with the effect that this depression will have on the city in terms of the inevitable increase in unemployment and crime, and reduced public services. Let’s have all the candidates make their case as to why they are best qualified to lead New York into the next decade…but it will be nice to at least have the OPTION of having Bloomberg amongst the contenders for the post.
And I’ve just discovered Shelly has been in his seat for 32 years.