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    How long should OC supervisors be able to serve?

    OC Supervisors are expected to discuss reviving a proposal that would extend term limits, while also capping those terms for a lifetime. Currently, supervisors can hold office for two consecutive terms — each term lasting four years.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Jun 21, 2021 • 25m Listen

    OC Supervisors are expected to discuss reviving a proposal that would extend term limits, while also capping those terms for a lifetime. Currently, supervisors can hold office for two consecutive terms — each term lasting four years. After a break, they can run again later for up to two more terms at a time.

    The new ballot proposal would replace those rules with a lifetime limit of 12 years, meaning supervisors can serve three consecutive terms. Critics say the proposal’s language is a sneaky way for supervisors to stay on the board longer.

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    2 stories
    1. 0:00

      Metropolitan Water District gets a new chief. What changes might Adel Hagekhalil bring?

      Much of Southern California’s water comes from Northern California, the Sierra snowpack, and the Colorado River.

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      19 min
    2. 18:52

      Term extension or limit? OC supervisors argue over proposal language

      Some Orange County supervisors are getting creative with language in hopes of extending their consecutive term limits.

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      6 min
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      Steve Chiotakis

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      Kathryn Barnes

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    In this episode

    2 stories
    1. 0:0019 min

      Metropolitan Water District gets a new chief. What changes might Adel Hagekhalil bring?

    2. 18:526 min

      Term extension or limit? OC supervisors argue over proposal language

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