But when the time limits took effect, says Mr Gauntner, "the phones didn't ring".
"It will stop all hotels and condos because these limits take the economics out of any project.
The limits take effect this year, and would force 35 of the 51 Council members to leave office.
The ruling today does not affect prosecutions for offenses committed after the law expanding the time limits took effect.
In several other states, women's representation either decreased or held steady as term limits took effect.
In addition, there has been no significant improvement in the quality of care since the work limits took effect.
"Where frequent bonuses are paid, such as weekly, monthly or quarterly, lenders are happy to take 100% of them into consideration when calculating lending limits, taking the average.
But the musical giants of the moment, Mahler and Strauss, felt compelled to push this tradition to its limits, taking what musicologist Richard Taruskin calls a "maximalist" approach.
When term limits took effect in 2001, they helped to usher in newcomers like Mr. Liu, and they have since given prospective candidates time to prepare for their races.
In a recent interview, Mr. Clinton said he shared the concern about the most troubled families, especially when the time limits take full effect.
