Referendum Redux

The referendum that banned term limits in Lyons failed to pass by a good margin but Village President David Visk said that the term limits are unconstitutional. Visk said that the term limits set for the President of the United States are different because the positions face different challenges. Visk then asked why is Lyons one of only three municipalities in Illinois that has term limits and said that term limits take away the rights from citizens to choose to keep people on. Visk said that it was difficult to keep good people on as public servants because of term limits and said that, “you get more done when you have consecutive terms because you already have your projects underway.” Visk also said that they will no longer try to get rid of the term limits and will move on to choosing candidates for his party in the upcoming election. There are 15 candidates in The Logical Choice Party to replace outgoing trustees whose terms have expired. Visk said that they will probably announce their decision on who will run for trustees after the holidays.