How Long Should the Virginia Governor Serve In Office?
That is one of the many bills that have re-emerged before the General Assembly this year. This proposal has been raised many times in the past, however this year it seems to have gained substantial support. The proponents of this idea believe that because Virginia’s Governor can not succeed himself, government in the Commonwealth has less stability than if each Governor could run for a second successive term. Whenever legislation is proposed, I try to determine what that legislation is trying to accomplish and what the effects that legislation will have on the Commonwealth; both good and bad. Then I try to determine if the proposal’s positive effects outweigh the negative effects.Thus far I have not determined there is a need to change Virginia’s constitution for this matter. Those who support such legislation point out that Virginia is the exception because some states allow two or more terms. But I would respond that Virginia is always ranked as one of, if not, the best managed state
