Ex-IL Gov. Quinn seeks term limits for Chicago mayors

Monday, July 4, 2016
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn devoted part his July 4 holiday to his effort to limit how long Chicago's mayor can serve.

He gathered signatures on Monday at Chicago's Independence Park for a referendum he's hoping to get on the ballot in November.
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He wants to limit future Chicago mayors to just two terms.

Also, he's hoping to create an elected consumer advocate for taxpayers.
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