"I WANT TO DO MORE…"
California Assemblyman Jerome Horton has represented the state's 51st district for nearly six years, but his time is up. PT sat down with him recently to find out what his job is like as the clock runs out.
"NOBODY REALLY CARES ABOUT THE PAST."
California Assemblyman Joe Canciamilla talks to PT about the worldview of a termed-out legislator. Is the final year full of sentimental goodbyes and freedom from political maneuvering? You might be surprised.
Ushered out by term limits, many state legislators feel like they're leaving at the worst possible time: just when they have become good at their job.
Imagine for a moment that you've just taken a new job. You're not entirely familiar with the position, but you're idealistic, energetic and intelligent. You're still getting to know the names of your colleagues when one of them reminds you that no matter how hard you work, nor how well you perform your duties, you'll be laid off in six years. No exceptions.
