Title
Swearing In of Chief Presiding Judge and Municipal Court Judge
Description
Request to permit the swearing in of the Chief Presiding Judge and Municipal Court Judge.
Report
Summary
Administer the oath of office for the Honorable B. Don Taylor III as Chief Presiding Judge of the Phoenix Municipal Court for an annual term to expire on June 30, 2024. Judge B. Don Taylor III is currently serving as a Judge of the Phoenix Municipal Court for a four-year term expiring on Feb. 9, 2025.
Administer the oath of office for the Honorable Wilbur Hudson III to a four-year term as Judge of the Phoenix Municipal Court expiring on May 24, 2027.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On May 5, 2023 the Judicial Selection Advisory Board recommended:
- Reappointment of Judge Wilbur Hudson III as a Judge of the Phoenix Municipal Court for a four-year term expiring May 24, 2027.
- Reappointment of Judge B. Don Taylor III as Chief Presiding Judge for an annual term expiring June 30, 2024.
On May 10, 2023, the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee recommended approval by the City Council to reappoint Judge B. Don Taylor III as Chief Presiding Judge and Judge Wilbur Hudson III as a Municipal Court Judge.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Interim Deputy City Manager John Chan and the City Council Office.