File #: 22-1666   
Type: Formal Action Status: Passed
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 10/12/2022 Final action: 10/12/2022
Title: Appointment of Municipal Court Judges

Title

Appointment of Municipal Court Judges

 

Description

This item requests to appoint the following individuals as judges of the Phoenix Municipal Court: Alexander Benezra and Heidi Gilbert to terms expiring on Jan. 17, 2026.

 

Report

Summary

On Sept. 2, 2022, the Judicial Selection Advisory Board recommended six candidates to be interviewed by the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee.

 

On Sept. 14, 2022, after interviews and public comment, the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee unanimously recommended Alexander Benezra and Heidi Gilbert each to be appointed as judges of the Phoenix Municipal Court.

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the City Council Office.