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Public Hearings on Term Limits Legislation

Two public hearings will be held on the Term Limits Legislation.

The first will be on Thursday, October 16th at 1 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers. This hearing will extend as late into the evening as is necessary to ensure all testimony is heard.

The second is on Friday, October 17th at 10 AM in the Committee Room at City Hall.

All term limits legislation is being reviewed by the Committee on Governmental Operations.

Registering for Testimony at the Public Hearings

Individuals who wish to give testimony may do so by registering at either hearing. Written testimony is strongly encouraged and can be submitted at the hearings or mailed to Matt Gewolb at:
New York City Council
250 Broadway, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10007

Testimony can also be submitted electronically to testimony@council.nyc.gov.

Directions to City Hall

City Hall is located in City Hall Park. You can enter the plaza from either the west side of the park at Broadway and Murray Street or the east side at Park Row. You must go through security before entering City Hall so please allow for extra time and bring photo identification.

Both buildings are accessible by public transportation.

By Subway:
#4, #5, #6 trains to City Hall/Brooklyn Bridge
#2, #3 trains to Park Place
W, R trains to City Hall
C, A trains to Chambers Street

By Bus:
M15 to City Hall/Park Row

By Car:
From the East Side: take the FDR Drive to the Manhattan Civic Center Exit
From the West Side: take the West Side Highway to Chambers Street Exit

Please note: No Parking is available at City Hall.

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Legislation to be Reviewed at Scheduled Hearings

Three bills were introduced at the City Council stated meeting on October 7th. A fourth bill will be heard at the hearings as a preconsidered introdution.

Introduction 845  was introduced by Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Introduction 850  was introduced by Council Members Eric Gioia, John Liu,David Weprin and Bill de Blasio.

Resolution 1640  was introduced by Council Member Tony Avella.

A Preconsidered Introduction is being supported by Council Members Letitia James, Bill de Blasio and David Weprin.