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Term limits on Whittier City Council members? Some residents think it’s time

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A group of Whittier residents are seeking to establish term limits for local elected leaders. The hope, backers say, is to increase voter turnout, encourage more choices at the ballot box, welcome fresh perspectives and to rebuild trust in local officials. Two out of five council members have been in office for almost two decades and a third more than 12 years.

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Term limits on Whittier City Council members? Some residents think it’s time

A group of Whittier residents are seeking to establish term limits for local elected leaders. The group, called “Whittier for Term Limits,” has started a petition to implement term limits for Whittier City Council, and to align the city’s election date with Los Angeles County election. The hope, backers say, is to increase voter turnout, encourage more choices at the ballot box, welcome fresh perspectives and to rebuild trust in local officials.…

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