NW Valley Times

The City of Tucson Magistrates Merit Selection Commission is currently in the process of interviewing applicants for a vacant City Magistrate position in City Court. The applicants selected for interviews are Donald Alfred McDonald, Frank Anjakos, Matthew A. Walker, Paul Joseph Skitzki, Sarah Mayhew, and Suzette Marquez Leonardo.

In order to ensure transparency and involve the public in the decision-making process, the commission is welcoming and encouraging public participation. The commission is particularly interested in hearing from individuals who are familiar with the applicants or have had direct experience with them.

All comments should be submitted in writing or via email by 5 p.m., Monday, Feb. 1, 2024. Submissions can be sent to the City Magistrates Merit Selection Commission through the City Clerk's Office at P.O. Box 27210, Tucson, AZ 85726-7210, or via email to clerk-ea@tucsonaz.gov. When submitting via email, please use "City Magistrate Merit Selection Public Comment" as the subject line.

It is important to note that all comments will be treated as confidential and will only be disclosed to the members of the Commission. Therefore, individuals can feel comfortable expressing their opinions without fear of their comments being made public. In order to provide a thorough evaluation of the applicants, comments should include the basis for the expressed opinions.

The City of Tucson is committed to engaging with its constituents and welcomes questions, issues, and suggestions through the Constituent Contact Form. The City's address is 255 W. Alameda St., Tucson, Arizona 85701.

This public comment period provides an opportunity for the community to have a say in the selection of the City Magistrate. It allows for a more comprehensive evaluation of the applicants by considering the perspectives of those who have had direct experience with them. The City of Tucson Magistrates Merit Selection Commission is dedicated to making an informed decision and values the input of the public in this process.

As the selection process continues, the commission will carefully review all public comments received before making a final decision on the appointment of the new City Magistrate.