January 10, 2017 – PHOENIX – The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors seeks applicants for appointment to the position of West Mesa Constable. Fred Arnett, who served as the elected constable for over 15 years, resigned effective January 1 due to his appointment as West Mesa Justice of the Peace.
Constables execute, serve and return processes, warrants and notices and attend justice courts when required. The vacancy will be filled by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. By law, the appointee must be a Republican, like Arnett, live in the West Mesa Justice Precinct, and be a registered Arizona voter. The appointee will serve out Arnett’s unexpired term through 2018, and could seek a new term in the 2018 primary and general elections.
Applicants should send their letters of interest along with a resume to the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 301 W. Jefferson, 10th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003 or ClerkBoard@mail.maricopa.gov. Applications will be accepted through Monday, January 23, 2017.
The district encompasses West Mesa, including the Fairway, Riverview, Westwood, Esquire, Buckley, Kleinmen, Indian Springs and Honda voting precincts.
For full precinct boundaries, see http://recorder.maricopa.gov/Maps2/Justice_Precincts/2012/WestMesaTabloidSize.pdf