Title
Reappointment of Phoenix Municipal Court Judge and Chief Presiding Judge - Citywide
Description
This item is for discussion and consideration of reappointment of Phoenix Municipal Court Judge Alex Navidad for a four-year term, and reappointment of Judge B. Don Taylor III to an annual term as Chief Presiding Judge of the Phoenix Municipal Court.
Summary
The Judicial Selection Advisory Board convened on April 4, 2025, and recommended the following reappointments:
- Judge Alex Navidad as a Judge of the Phoenix Municipal Court for a four-year term that would end on July 12, 2029.
- Judge B. Don Taylor III as Chief Presiding Judge for an annual term expiring June 30, 2026. Judge B. Don Taylor III is currently serving as a Judge of the Phoenix Municipal Court for a four-year term that expires on February 9, 2029.
On May 7, 2025, the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee also recommended the reappointments of Judge Alex Navidad to another four year term as Judge of the Phoenix Municipal Court and of Chief Presiding Judge B. Don Taylor III for an annual term as Chief Presiding Judge.
If approved by the full City Council, Chief Presiding Judge B. Don Taylor III and Judge Alex Navidad will be sworn in during the Formal City Council Meeting on June 4, 2025.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Municipal Court.