The City of Monroe will be holding two public hearings to solicit input from citizens regarding repealing term limits for elected officials. The public hearings will be held during the regular business meetings of the Monroe City Council on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, and Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 7 p.m.
The ordinance adopting Monroe Municipal Code 2.26, Term Limits for Elected Officials, was passed on January 3, 2012; and limits the Mayor and City Council members to eight total years of service; with exceptions as provided in the code.
Individuals interested in providing oral and written testimony are encouraged to attend the public hearing. Written comments may be submitted prior to the public hearing and must be received in original form and provided to Elizabeth Smoot, Monroe City Clerk, at Monroe City Hall (or by email esmoot@monroewa.gov) by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday December 6, 2016.