The Pima County Commission on Trial Court Appointments is opening the floor to public opinion on a forthcoming judicial appointment, announced a recent press release. The retirement of the Hon. Javier Chon-Lopez has spurred the need for a new face on the Superior Court bench, and five candidates are now up for consideration.
Legal enthusiasts and concerned citizens alike are encouraged to review the applications of Sandra M. Bensley, Lauri J. Owen, Kristin J. Schriner, Nathan T. Wade, and Antonio L. Zapata, which can be found on the Commission’s website. In a transparent grasp at democracy, the interviews for the candidates will take place on August 19 at the Sheraton Tucson Hotel and Suites – open for public attendance, and input.
The actual schedule for the interview process will become visible a week before the event on the Commission’s site, aspiring for fairness, and clarity in this crucial selection. All voices are welcome at the Pima room come August 19, starting at 8:30 a.m., where the commission will consider the inputs from Pima County’s own populace.
To ensure the Commission hears your voice, written comments must arrive by August 14, either. via email to [email protected], or by mail. For those preferring the efficacy of digital communication, email is advised over snail mail, and needs only to be sent once to make your stance known. In a commitment to transparency, anonymous comments will not be entertained.
Following the interviews and public testimonies, a minimum of three candidates will advance as nominees to Gov. Katie Hobbs. The governor holds the eventual honor of appointing the new judge, tasked with dispensing justice in Pima County’s highest trial court – a position not just of power, but profound community trust.
