Action Alert- Tell Ulster County To Adopt Term Limits
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Ulster County legislators have proposed a bill that would limit elected officials from serving more than 12 years in any single county office. With career politicians in county government on the rise, term limits are desperately needed throughout New York State.
These term limits prevent public officials from using seniority to exert out-sized power in the public policy process. By leveling the playing field, Ulster County residents have more equal representation in county government.
Term limits will also make it easier for other candidates to run and win elections, providing new voices and fresh ideas in county government.
Our system of government was designed to be run by citizen-legislators, not career politicians. Ulster County should pass the bill to establish a 12-year limit of service in a single county-level elected office.
Here’s what you need to know:
1. Term limits make government better
Term limits prevent legislators from consolidating too much power and exerting excess control. They keep long-time incumbents from wielding disproportionate influence on government and ensure citizens are represented more equally across districts. Term limits also make it easier for other candidates to run and win, bringing new voices and fresh ideas to the process.
2.Reasonable 12-year limit
Ulster County’s term limits bill would cap public service in a single county position at a reasonable 12 years. This does not prevent a public official from serving additional years in another position.
3. Citizens decide
Voters, not elected officials, are the final decision-makers on this issue. If passed, the bill would have to be approved by a public referendum during the next general election.
Here’s what you can do:
1. Sign this petition and tell Ulster County lawmakers: We need term limits now!