Legislation Details

File #: 23-1117   
Type: Discussion and Possible Action Status: Agenda Ready
Meeting Body: Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee
On agenda: 5/10/2023 Final action: 5/10/2023
Title: Reappointment of Phoenix Municipal Court Judge and Chief Presiding Judge

Title

Reappointment of Phoenix Municipal Court Judge and Chief Presiding Judge

 

Description

This item is for discussion and consideration of reappointment of a Phoenix Municipal Court Judge, for a four-year term, and reappointment of Judge B. Don Taylor III to an annual term as Chief Presiding Judge, expiring June 30, 2024.

 

THIS ITEM IS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION. 

 

Report

Summary

The Judicial Selection Advisory Board convened on May 5, 2023 and recommended the following reappointment of Phoenix Municipal Court Judge:

 

  • Judge Wilbur Hudson III as a Judge of the Phoenix Municipal Court for a four-year term that would end on May 24, 2027.

 

The Judicial Selection Advisory Board also recommends the following reappointment of the Chief Presiding Judge:

 

  • Judge B. Don Taylor III as Chief Presiding Judge for an annual term expiring 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 Feb. 9, 2025.

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Interim Deputy City Manager John Chan and the Phoenix Municipal Court.