Today, Florida State Senator Blaise Ingoglia (R-Spring Hill) and Florida State Representative Michelle Salzman (R-Pensacola) filed SJR 802 and HJR 679, joint resolutions to amend the Florida Constitution to provide that a person serving on the county commissions or as a member of a district school board may not serve more than eight years.
“Serving in government should be an honor, not a career. Voters of Florida have never had the opportunity to weigh in if eight-year term limits for county commissioners and school board members should be enshrined in our constitution. With this proposed amendment, now they can. Our forefathers believed that service in government should be brief. I have a sneaking suspicion that the vast majority of Floridians believe so as well,” said Sen. Blaise Ingoglia.
“For too long, some county commissioners have remained in office for decades, leading to stagnation and limited accountability,” said Rep. Michelle Salzman. “By filing this constitutional amendment, we are empowering Florida voters to decide if eight-year term limits are the right path forward, not only for county commissioners, but also for school board members. This measure ensures fresh perspectives, increased transparency, and a government that truly works for the people.”
