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Curtis Sliwa: “Term limits came about because of [public initiatives]…”

Featuring: Curtis Sliwa, Conservative | Radio Talk Show Host, Former Candidate, Mayor of New York City

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Published | Video Starts at 28:31

Most of the people who went to the hearing said put sanctuary city on the ballot. People who wanted to keep it, people who wanted it to end. I trust people. Term limits came about because of [public initiatives]. Ranked choice voting came about because of [public initiatives]. that. The professional political class, they always complain, why do we let people make the decision? Because that's what democracy is all about. The Difference is I trust the people. (28:31–28:33)

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Asserts that term limits and ranked choice voting in New York City were established through public initiatives.

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