Suffolk voters [reject/approve] ballot measure extending length of county legislative terms

Suffolk Voters Approve Ballot Measure

Suffolk County voters approved a referendum to extend the length of terms for county legislators from two to four years.

Winners in the Suffolk races will serve a truncated three-year term and can run for reelection in 2028.

A referendum, Proposition 2, was approved in a rebuke to the state shifting local elections to even years.

Statewide, voters were asked to amend the state Constitution to allow an Olympic sports complex to build new Nordic ski and biathlon trails in the Adirondack forest preserve.

Development in the Adirondack Park requires constitutional permission.

Essentially restarting the campaign shortly after being sworn into office in January.

Author's summary: Suffolk voters approved a referendum to extend legislative terms.

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