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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Fran Spielman

Former governor Quinn revives campaign to limit Chicago mayors to two terms in office

Former governor Pat Quinn is shown in 2018, arriving at City Hall with more than 86,000 signatures backing a referendum on term limits for Chicago mayors. (Fran Spielman/Sun-Times)

Former Illinois governor Pat Quinn said Monday he plans to introduce a citizen’s ordinance this week to get a binding referendum on the November or February ballot imposing a two-term limit on Chicago mayors.

Armed with a poll showing Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s public approval rating at 25.8%, Quinn plans to spend the summer deciding whether to join the crowded field of candidates seeking to force Lightfoot into a political retirement after a single term. 

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