BOSSIER CITY TERM LIMITS COALITION POWERS BACK AFTER A PAUSE
OVERCOMING FLAWS
In a turn of events, the Bossier City Term Limits Coalition came forward this week, reaffirming its efforts towards gathering signatures on a revised petition for implementing term limitations on city leaders. This activity comes after a respite from the coalition, during which their original petition submitted to the Mayor last year was deemed invalid due to a lack of birth dates from signers.
DEFINE THE RULES
The coalition’s proposition seeks to impose a limit of three terms on both past and present mayors, as well as council members. The unprecedented efforts intend to bring a semblance of balance and diversity to Bossier City’s leadership positions.
A BREAK AND ITS REASONS
David Crockett, an active volunteer with the Bossier City Term Limits Coalition, unraveled the reasons for their short pause. He cited multiple obligations, such as involvement in a lawsuit, shorter daylight hours, and the charter commission, as primary influences.
While the coalition took their short break, they were optimistic that the charter commission might consider their proposed decision on term limits. However, the anticipated approval has not been forthcoming, prompting their readjustment and renewed push to gather petition signatures..
WHY THIS PETITION MATTERS NOW
Crockett expressed strong feelings about the leaders who have been in power for decades. His concern revolves around the accrued debt under their leadership and the evident need for new, innovative leaders to bring alternative solutions to persistent city challenges. According to him, the petition for term limits is the voice of the citizens, and the change they seek.
ROAD TO BALLOT: A THOUSAND SIGNATURES AND COUNTING
As of the current count, the petition has received over 1,000 signatures, with an ambitious goal to garner at least 3,000 in total. If successful, it could result in the proposition being on the same ballot as the proposed charter changes.
The coalition explains that this sizable support would require the city to submit it for a vote, at which point they would need to unravel the required legal action, potentially seeking an opinion from the attorney general.
WHAT’S AHEAD
Prepared to steer the ship, Crockett is determined to place term limits on the December ballot. This renewed effort marks a significant step in the coalition’s journey to influence structural change within Bossier City’s leadership and ultimately foster a richer diversity of perspective in city governance.
