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Judge dismisses challenge to board member's election; final judgment imminent, appeal possible
Summary
The court dismissed Cecilia Moreno's suit challenging a board member's service under ARS 15-421, ruling the statute should have been raised as an election or nomination challenge. The district noted a final judgment application has been filed and that the ruling can be appealed.
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge on Sept. 9 dismissed a lawsuit brought by Cecilia Moreno that sought to disqualify a Cartwright Elementary District board member under Arizona Revised Statutes relating to simultaneous service by immediate family members (ARS 15-421). The district provided an update at the Oct. 1 governing board meeting.
Attorney Joel Sanis of the firm representing the district said the…
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