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Nine of the ten largest U.S. cities have term limits


#CityMayoral TermsCity Council Terms
1New YorkThe mayor is limited to two consecutive four-year terms in office but may run again after a four-year break. Members elected in or after the year 2010 are limited to two consecutive terms in office, but may run again after a four-year respite; however, members elected prior to 2010 may seek third consecutive terms.
2Los AngelesThe mayor is elected to a four-year term, with a limit of two consecutive terms.City council members are elected to four-year terms, for a maximum of three terms.
3Chicagonone
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4HoustonMayor, City Controller and City Councilmembers to four years (renewable once), while imposing a limit of two terms.Council members are limited to serving two terms of four years each.
5PhoenixThe Mayor is elected for a 4-year term and may serve up to two consecutive terms.Council members are elected for a 4-year term and may serve up to three consecutive terms.
6PhiladelphiaLimited to two 4-year terms.none
7San Antoniotwo-year term, with a four-term limitCouncil members serve two-year term, with a four-term limit.
8San DiegoThe mayor is elected to a four-year term, with a limit of two consecutive terms.Council members are elected for a 4-year term and may serve up to two consecutive terms.
9DallasThe term for the Mayor is four (4) years. The Mayor can serve two (2) terms.The term for the council members is two (2) years and they may serve up to 4 terms.
10San JoseThe mayor serves a four-year term and is limited to two successive terms. Council members are elected for a 4-year term and may serve up to two consecutive terms.
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