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Board appoints David Whitmer to fill justice of the peace vacancy
Summary
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the county's recommendation to appoint David Whitmer to fill the remainder of a justice-of-the-peace term effective Feb. 8, following remarks from retiring Judge Higgins and a formal motion and second.
The Navajo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to appoint David Whitmer to fill a vacancy in the justice-of-the-peace office effective Feb. 8, citing the retirement of Judge Higgins.
Judge Higgins introduced the recommendation and praised Whitmer's familiarity with justice-court procedures; Judge Higgins said he "confidently, highly recommend[s] him to you as the next justice of the peace." The recommendation was then moved and seconded; the board approved the appointment by aye votes with no recorded opposition.
Board materials identified the appointment as filling the remainder of the term following Judge Higgins' retirement; the election for the seat will occur in the fall, and Judge Higgins told the board Whitmer does not intend to run in that election. The appointment is interim, and the board's motion carries the appointee through the end of the stated term.
Action recorded: motion to approve the appointment of David Whitmer to fill the remainder of the justice-of-the-peace term; motion seconded and approved unanimously (no roll-call tally recorded on the floor).
