The Wording

CITY’S ALTERNATIVE AMENDMENT: SHALL ARTICLE III, SECTION 4 OF THE CHARTER BE AMENDED TO PROVIDE THAT COUNCIL MEMBERS SHALL NOT BE QUALIFIED TO HOLD OFFICE FOR MORE THAN THREE CONSECUTIVE FOUR-YEAR TERMS?
VOTE FOR or AGAINST
I vote FOR the proposed amendment.
I vote AGAINST the proposed amendment

Our Explanation

After Good Government Lincoln acquired enough signatures to put #4 on the ballot, the city wrote up an alternative idea.  This one would also establish term limits, but for 12 years, holding three consecutive terms.

Voting FOR this amendment would mean a councilperson could serve 3 consecutive terms (12  years).

Voting AGAINST this amendment would leave things as they are with no limits – unless #4 passes.