Advocating for term limits for an office you hold is not the norm. Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg deserves praise.
It’s an Illinois truism: Holding office for too long breeds corruption. We see it at every level of government, yet the solution seems to be as elusive as a traffic-free day on the Kennedy.
The inspector general is the most important oversight role in Chicago. The office investigates wrongdoing and oversees all elected officials in the city, including the mayor and aldermen. Advocating for term limits for an office you hold is not the norm. Witzburg deserves praise for starting what we hope will be a trend for those in public life., set to start in the spring, will highlight the potential problems that come as politicians extend and consolidate their power.
Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg speaks during a Police Board meeting at police headquarters on June 15, 2023. Some argue that elections are, effectively, a form of term limits. Although theoretically true, incumbency is powerful. Incumbents already have large campaign staffs, the lay of the land, the “expertise” of the office they are holding, the ability to raise more money and usually more power to garner media attention.
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