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Tempe honors Law Day winners and recognizes Presiding Judge Kevin Kane on his retirement

Tempe City Council · May 4, 2026
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Summary

The council presented Law Day art awards to local students and issued a proclamation honoring Presiding Judge Kevin Kane’s 44-year judicial career; Kane offered remarks and introduced incoming presiding judge James Sampanes.

Tempe’s City Council recognized student winners of the annual Law Day art contest and presented cash prizes and certificates for first, second and third place entries. Presiding Judge Kevin Kane joined the council for the presentations and was honored with a proclamation from Mayor Corey Woods recognizing his 44 years in the legal profession and his work leading Tempe Municipal Court.

Mayor Woods read the proclamation highlighting Kane’s work on access and specialized court programs, including mental health court and regional veterans and homeless-court efforts. Kane introduced incoming presiding judge James Sampanes and thanked the council and court staff.

The event included a large group photo of students, teachers and judges displayed in the council chambers and noted that the winning posters will be exhibited at the Tempe History Museum.