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.