Term Limits Off Ballot, New Water Dept Proposed

Term limits for city officials are off the ballot this November after a last-minute deadline was missed — despite 70% of voters supporting it in 2022. Some lawmakers blamed a wealthy media mogul for pushing the initiative, while others feared repealing the popular measure could backfire politically. The repeal bill stalled in committee, and other bundled ballot measures were split up for separate votes. Meanwhile, two other amendments are advancing: one streamlining budget approvals, and another eliminating competitive bidding for big projects — sparking debate over fairness for minority and women-owned businesses. A third proposal, creating a standalone Department of Water and Wastewater funded by users, is headed for final approval and could overhaul city services. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/474200a520a4f8db