Title
Swearing In of a Municipal Court Judge
Description
Request to permit the swearing in of a Municipal Court Judge.
Report
Summary
Administer the oath of office for the reappointment of a Municipal Court Judge to another four-year term as Judge of the Phoenix Municipal Court.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On November 5, 2025, the Judicial Selection Advisory Board recommended the reappointment of Municipal Court Judge Alex Benezra to another four-year term as Judge of the Phoenix Municipal Court.
On January 7, 2026, the City Council approved the reappointment of the following:
- Judge Alex Benezra as a Judge of the Phoenix Municipal Court for a four-year term that would end on January 17, 2030.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Amber Williamson and the City Council Office.