I got this press release from Bill de Blasio and Tish James about their press conference today:
Councilmembers Bill de Blasio and Letitia James, joined
by Comptroller Bill Thompson, attorney Randy Mastro, and other elected
officials, will hold a press conference on last week’s term limits vote. Last Thursday, the Council voted 29-22 to extend term limits to three consecutive terms for City elected officials. State
law, local law, and voting rights guaranteed under the US Constitution,
however, require that a mandatory referendum be held on this issue.Councilmembers
de Blasio and James have authorized their lawyers to prepare a lawsuit
to challenge the legality of changing voter-ratified term limits by
legislation. The two Councilmembers have also authorized
their lawyers to review the legal infirmities and adverse impacts on
minority participation that will result from this major change by
legislation to the local electoral system, and to continue to pursue
claims that the vote blatantly violated local conflict of interest laws.
The Where and When
Councilmembers Bill de Blasio and Letitia James; Comptroller Bill Thompson; Randy Mastro; Other elected officials
12:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 29th
City Hall Steps
The will of the People was subverted last night.
I’m going out to vote, and to council members James and DeBlasio…your efforts will not go unrewarded.