NYC Comptroller's Press Release - THOMPSON STATEMENT ON FILING OF FEDERAL


ST08-11-058		November 10, 2008
Contact: Press Office		(212) 669-3747

THOMPSON STATEMENT ON FILING OF FEDERAL
TERM LIMITS LAWSUIT

Photo Credit:Marla Maritzer

New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. and other plaintiffs hold a City Hall news conference on November 10, 2008 announcing the filing of a lawsuit to challenge the extension of term limits without a public referendum. Thompson is flanked by City Councilmembers Letitia James and Charles Barron, New York State Conservative Party Chairman Mike Long, and attorney Norman Siegel.

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New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. today issued the following statement at a press conference on the steps of City Hall to announce the filing of a federal term limits lawsuit:

"Today's court action is necessary to correct an injustice," Comptroller Thompson said. "We are stepping forward on behalf of those New Yorkers who were denied a voice when self-interest prevailed over the public good. Today's action aims to restore democracy to this process."

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