The term limits would begin in January 2024 after the 2023 municipal elections. Time in office prior to 2024 would not count toward the new requirements, according to the ordinance.
Should new term limits remain in place, they could impact Westfield’s future as many of the city’s elected leaders have historically served multiple terms.
State law does not specify term limits for municipalities. Attorneys for the city and the city council said Monday night that there is no case law that fully addresses the subject. If legal challenges appear, Westfield could vote to hire specialists to fight lawsuits, the city's attorney Manny Herceg said.
Spoljaric and Willis shared similar concerns about the legal entanglements the city could see from approving the ordinance. Mayor Andy Cook suggested the city council instead consider investing legal funds toward pursuing staggered term limits.
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