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Published: October 24, 2008
New York council allows mayor to seek third term
By The Associated Press
NEW YORK — The New York City Council has approved changes in the term-limits law that will allow Mayor Michael Bloomberg to seek re-election next year.

The bill gives city officeholders the option of three consecutive four-year terms. They had been limited to two terms.

Bloomberg’s term concludes at the end of 2009.

Bloomberg announced his plans to change the term-limits law and seek re-...

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