Pinal County is on the hunt for a new Constable to serve the remaining term of Constable Glenn Morrison, who resigned effective September 30, 2024. The Pinal County Board of Supervisors announced they are accepting letters of interest and resumes from registered Republicans to fill the Western Pinal Justice Precinct Constable vacancy until the 2026 General Election. Interested candidates must be legal Arizona residents living within Precinct 4, Western Pinal Justice Precinct, and meet additional criteria such as being able to read and write the English language and being at least 18 years of age.
The vacancy in office arises under a specific Arizona law that delineates how vacancies should be filled. According to the official notification, "If a county office becomes vacant, the Board of Supervisors shall appoint a person of the same political party as the person vacating the office," indicating party allegiance is a factor in the selection process. In this case, since Morrison was elected as a Republican in the 2022 General Election, successors must also share that affiliation.
For those looking to apply, the application process includes submitting various documents. These include a letter of interest, a résumé detailing the applicant’s qualifications, authorization for a background check, and fingerprints. The Board of Supervisors has set a deadline of 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2024, for all application materials to be submitted.
Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities of a Constable are outlined in Title 22 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifying the legal and procedural frameworks within which the appointee must operate. Those considering the position can find more details on the application process and the Constable's duties by accessing the notice in PDF or the interest application form provided through the Pinal County website. For any additional questions, Natasha Kennedy, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, can be contacted via email or phone, as outlined in the vacancy notice.
