Title
Reappointment of Phoenix Municipal Court Judges
Description
This item requests to reappoint the following individuals as judges of the Phoenix Municipal Court, if recommended by the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee: Francisca Cota to a term expiring on Dec. 20, 2027; Cynthia Gonzales to a term expiring on Dec. 20, 2027; James Hernandez to a term expiring on Dec. 20, 2027; and Walter Jackson to a term expiring on Nov. 23, 2027.
Report
Summary
On Oct. 19, 2023, the Judicial Selection Advisory Board recommended Judges Francisca Cota, Cynthia Gonzales, James Hernandez, and Walter Jackson, to be considered for reappointment by the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee.
On Nov. 1, 2023, the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee will consider recommending Francisca Cota, Cynthia Gonzales, James Hernandez, and Walter Jackson, to be reappointed as a judge of the Phoenix Municipal Court. If recommended by the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee, the approval of Francisca Cota, Cynthia Gonzales, James Hernandez, and Walter Jackson's reappointment by the full City Council will be held during the Formal Meeting on Nov. 1, 2023.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager John Chan and the City Council Office.