What are the term limits for Knoxville mayor and city council? How many terms do candidates have left?
For its major elected positions, Knoxville has strict term limits. In fact, mayors and city council members are limited to serving only two four-year terms, according to the city charter, which means many aim to make the most of their time in office.
“No person shall be eligible to serve in any elected office authorized or created by the charter of the city of Knoxville if during the previous two (2) terms of that office, the person in question has served more than a single term,” the charter states.
Mayor Indya Kincannon was already elected to her second term after winning a majority of votes in the primary election.
Election day is Nov. 7 with early voting open through Nov. 2.
As you head to the polls, here’s a helpful reminder of how many potential terms the candidates for mayor and city council have left.
City Council at-large, Seat A
“Members of the council shall be elected, as hereinafter provided in this charter, for terms of four years and shall serve until their successors are elected and qualified,” according to the city of Knoxville charter. City Council members can serve up to two terms.
Lynne Fugate (incumbent): One potential term left
City Council at-large, Seat B
Debbie Helsley: Two potential terms left
R. Bentley Marlow: Two potential terms left
City Council at-large, Seat C
Amelia Parker (incumbent): One potential term left
Tim Hill: Two potential terms left
City Council, District 5
Charles Thomas (incumbent): One term left
Thomas will not face any challengers. Only residents of District 5 will vote in this race.
Devarrick Turner is a trending news reporter. Email devarrick.turner@knoxnews.com. Twitter @dturner1208.
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This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Knoxville mayor and city council term limits explained
