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A City of Commerce council member wants to run for an illegal fourth term
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Fedor Zarkhin , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· August 26, 2026
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Key points This decision has sparked a dispute, with a former mayor objecting to the council member's candidacy. A city council member is seeking a fourth term, despite a law that seems to prohibit it.
A city council member is seeking a fourth term, despite a law that seems to prohibit it. This decision has sparked a dispute, with a former mayor objecting to the council member's candidacy.
The matter is now headed to court, where it will be resolved. Details of the case are available from the source.
Further information on the city law and the council member's decision to run can be found in the original report.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 26, 2026 ·
Source: Los Angeles Times - California ·
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