The proposed extension of New York City’s term limits (Int. No. 845-a) from two (8 years) to three terms (12 years) applies to five offices: mayor, public advocate, comptroller, borough president and City Council.  On the question of whether a referendum is legally required, not all of these offices are treated the same.  This potentially […]

The talk in New York today is all about Mayor Bloomberg’s decision to seek a third term, which would require an amendment to the two-term limits law to open the way.  If the proposal to permit current office holders to run for third terms in 2009 is adopted, there likely will be a scramble […]

In today’s New York Times, partner Laurence Laufer discusses legal issues in enacting Mayor Bloomberg’s proposed change in New York City’s term limits.