Legislators changing election laws that ballot initiatives did not
Legislators took the first step Monday toward overhauling city elections in Tucson ”” changes previously rejected by the city’s own voters. With only one lawmaker in opposition, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill that would erase party affiliation from city elections. Also, if HB 1123 becomes law, it would abolish Tucson’s longtime system in which its council members are nominated by ward but are elected citywide.