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Letter from Carl Hayden to C. H. Akers on the opposition to the Grand Canyon bill from A. A. Johns, J. W. Sullivan, Jesse Hoyce, T. E. Cureton, and Hugh Campbell. Hayden mentions his failure to contact the governor before the present special session, but expresses hope of the legislature passing a memorial on the subject.
This paper, drawing upon historical data and information from surveys and interviews with more than 50 legislators, lobbyists, and knowledgeable observers, finds that the term limits reform adopted by the Arizona voters in 1992 has caused legislators to make some painful adjustments. Because of term limits many legislators have decided to run for another office prior to the expiration of their terms. This has often meant trying to move from the one legislative house to another, most commonly from the House to the Senate. On the plus side, the report finds that term limits have encouraged greater competition for legislative and other seats and have given voters a greater choice among candidates. To some extent, limits have been a force toward a more inclusive governing process. At the same time, they have generally reduced the power of legislative leaders and generally increased the influence of lobbyists and staff, though not all lobbyists and staff have gained equally. Recent newcomers to the Arizona Legislature are probably not any less knowledgeable than previous classes of newcomers, but under term limits there are more newcomers and members have less time to learn their jobs. For many, the limit to four two-year terms (eight years total) provides too little time to learn how to do the job and do it well.
Photograph of swimming pool and concrete canopy, with view of Student Apse in background, at Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Photograph of South Apse and ladder at Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Photograph of the pathway between the Drafting Studio and South Apse at Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Photograph showing view of South Apse entrance from Ceramics Studio at Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Photograph of Michael McCleve, a sculptor, who worked for many years at Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Photograph of Michael McCleve working on a sculpture entitled "Il Donnone," designed by Paolo Soleri, in South Apse at Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Photograph showing a sculpture entitled "Il Donnone," designed by Paolo Soleri, under construction at Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona