Controversy surrounds McKinney ballot as opponents accuse supporters of misleading campaigns
Both supporters and opponents are accusing each other of trying to confuse voters.
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Both supporters and opponents are accusing each other of trying to confuse voters.
"I can believe it's eight years. I've felt every little wrinkle that's in there, every city council meeting. It's been such an honor, Dallas is a great, great city but it's a hard job," he said.
The lawsuit alleged people who signed the petition for term limits were "wrongly" led to believe current city council members would be allowed to serve the rest of their terms.
Arlington resident Robert Johnson filed suit last month, claiming the amendment is illegal.
The result Tuesday night will limit Arlington's mayor and city council to three two-year terms. Mayor Jeff Williams said he hopes that will change when he sets up a citizens' commission with the goal of extending term limits.
The initiative calls for a limit of three terms or six years in all for each elected position. A person could serve six years as a council member and another six years as mayor for a total of 12 years.
The fight over term limits in Arlington is about to get more expensive for taxpayers.
There's heated debate at a rare Sunday evening council meeting in Arlington over term limits. Council members are faced with a proposal that threatens their time in office.
The City Council is expected to suspend its own rules for passing an ordinance, so it can rush its own term limit proposal through in time to compete with one written by residents.
Because of a restraining order against the city, supporters of term limits say Arlington residents will be able to vote on limiting service to six years for an elected official.
A police report and a confrontation caught on video show just how tense this campaign is getting between those who support term limits and those opposed to them.
If enough signatures are validated, the proposal would end up on the November ballot.
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump says he wants congressional term limits of six years for House members and 12 years for the Senate.
Texas senators delivered a subtle rebuke to three-term Gov. Rick Perry on Tuesday, approving a bill that would limit future statewide office holders to two consecutive terms.
President Barack Obama epitomizes the need for a one-term limit for presidents of the United States.
Republican Gov. Rick Perry has defeated Democrat Bill White to win a third four-year term as Texas governor.
