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 Alexander Benezra and Honorable Heidi Gilbert each to a four-year term as Judge of the Phoenix Municipal Court to end on Jan. 17, 2026.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On Sept. 2, 2022, the Judicial Selection Advisory Board recommended approval to the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee.
On Sept. 14, 2022, the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee recommended approval to the City Council by a vote of 4-0.
On October 12, 2022, the City Council approved appointment of Judge Benezra and Judge Gilbert by a vote of 9-0.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the City Council Office.