汉密尔顿县专员批准了一项动议,将县长和专员的任期限制在12年,并将该提案送交田纳西州立法机关。 Hamilton County commissioners approved a move to limit county mayor and commissioner terms to 12 years, sending the proposal to the Tennessee legislature.

汉密尔顿县委员会批准了一项向县市长和专员任期限制动议,通过州立法机构的私人法案,以8至3票实行12年期限。 The Hamilton County Commission has approved a move toward term limits for county mayor and commissioners, with an 8-3 vote to pursue a 12-year limit via a private act in the state legislature. 专员David Sharpe的修正案将决定从公投改为委托控制,目的是保持原意,避免修改法律。 Commissioner David Sharpe’s amendment shifted the decision from a public referendum to commission control, aiming to preserve the original intent and avoid legislative changes. 一些专员对绕过选民表示关切,而另一些专员则支持作出改变,以确保有新的领导。 While some commissioners expressed concerns about bypassing voters, others supported the change to ensure fresh leadership. 该提案现在由田纳西州大会负责,最后决定尚待作出。 The proposal now heads to the Tennessee General Assembly, with final decisions pending.