Should NY Top Officials Have Term Limits? [POLL]

NEW YORK — In her first State of the State address, Gov. Kathy Hochul said she wanted to impose term limits on the state's governors and other high-ranking officials.

She said she will propose a state constitutional amendment that would limit governors to two four-year terms.

The limit would also apply to lieutenant governor, attorney general and comptroller.

Hochul said she would also propose a ban on outside income for statewide elected officials while serving in office.

She said the reforms were aimed at increasing accountability and trust in the integrity of state government.

"On day one as governor, I pledged to restore trust in government and I have taken steps every day to deliver the open, ethical governing New Yorkers deserve," Hochul said.

"I want people to believe in their government again," she said. "With these bold reforms, we will ensure New Yorkers know their leaders work for them and are focused on serving the people of this state."

Democratic Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie of the Bronx wasn't thrilled with the proposal for term limits.

He said he believed voters should be the ones to decide whether to re-elect a public official, The New York Times reported.

Heastie added that he would, however, speak to fellow legislators about it.

Now it's your chance to weigh in on the issue. Vote in our unscientific poll and tell us what you think in the comments.