Title
Swearing in of Municipal Court Judges
Description
Request to permit the swearing in of Municipal Court Judges.
Report
Summary
Administer the oath of office for the Honorable Walter Jackson and Honorable James Sampanes each to a four-year term as Judge of the Phoenix Municipal Court to end on Nov. 25, 2023 and administer the oath of office for the Honorable Francisca Cota, Honorable Cynthia Gonzales, and Honorable James Hernandez each to a four-year term as Judge of the Phoenix Municipal Court to end on Dec. 20, 2023.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On Oct. 8, 2019 the Judicial Selection Advisory Board recommended approval to the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee.
On Nov. 13, 2019, the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee recommended approval to the City Council by a vote of 3-0.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the City Council Office.