Judicial Advisory Committee La Jolla Vista Conference Room, 2nd Floor 1900 N. Civic Square Goodyear, AZ 85395 |
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CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Sheri Lauritano called the Judicial Advisory Committee Meeting to order at 3:03 pm.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Boardmember Ginny Boyle; Boardmember Robert Jones; Vice Chair - Judge Craig Jennings; Boardmember - Attorney Sheri Lauritano; Boardmember Mitchell Mankosa; Boardmember - Judge John Burkholder; Lyman Locket
- Staff Present:
- Human Resources Director Lyman Locket; HR Analyst Anna Rios
| BUSINESS |
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the draft minutes of the Judicial Advisory Committee meeting on September 30, 2025
Approve the draft minutes of the Judicial Advisory Committee meeting on September 30, 2025
Boardmember Ginny Boyle stated she did not receive the calendar invitation for the Judicial Advisor Committee Meeting on September 9, 2025, resulting in her absence from that meeting.
- AYE:
- Boardmember Ginny Boyle, Boardmember Robert Jones, Vice Chair - Judge Craig Jennings, Boardmember - Attorney Sheri Lauritano, Boardmember Mitchell Mankosa, Boardmember - Judge John Burkholder, Lyman Locket
Passed - Unanimously
2.
REVIEW INTERVIEW MATERIALS
Vice Chairman Judge Craig Jennings inquired whether the charter requires recommendation for reappointment be written. Human Resources Director Lyman Locket responded that it could be either written or verbal. Chairman Sheri Lauritano stated she would be willing to deliver a verbal recommendation during the next City Council Executive Session.
The committee reviewed the eight interview questions. Boardmember Ginny Boyle confirmed she was able to review the evaluation materials that were discussed during the September 9, 2025, committee meeting. Ms. Lauritano suggested a rotational sequence of Boardmembers reading the questions aloud during the interview.
The committee reviewed the eight interview questions. Boardmember Ginny Boyle confirmed she was able to review the evaluation materials that were discussed during the September 9, 2025, committee meeting. Ms. Lauritano suggested a rotational sequence of Boardmembers reading the questions aloud during the interview.
3.
REAPPOINTMENT INTERVIEW WITH PRESIDING JUDGE DELGADO
The interview began at 3:36 p.m. Ms. Lauritano welcomed Presiding Judge Delgado and provided time for him to review the interview questions. The Committee asked Judge Delgado the reappointment interview questions.
Following the interview, the Committee discussed Judge Delgado's responses.
Mr. Locket outlined the next steps in finalizing the Committee's reappointment recommendation. Ms. Lauritano described Judge Delgado as approachable with a demeanor on the bench that reflects well on the City. Boardmember Judge John Burkeholder commented that Judge Delgado is likely the best fit for the City of Goodyear's needs. Ms. Boyle remarked that two years ago, Judge Delgado was clearly the best candidate, and she continues to hold that view today.
Boardmember Mitchell Mankosa stated Judge Delgado is articulate, compassionate, and strives to do what is right. Mr. Mankosa moved to recommend reappointment. Judge Jennings seconded the motion, which passed unanimously by voice vote.
Mr. Locket asked whether the Committee wished to prepare a written recommendation for reappointment. Ms. Lauritano confirmed that has been the Committee's standard practice in prior reappointments. Ms. Boyle volunteered to draft the reappointment recommendation letter. Ms. Lauritano requested a review of the full reappointment package, including the letter, before it is presented to Council.
Judge Jenning noted that Judge Delgado is scheduled to appear before Council on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 4:00 pm. Mr. Locket confirmed that date and time.
Following the interview, the Committee discussed Judge Delgado's responses.
Mr. Locket outlined the next steps in finalizing the Committee's reappointment recommendation. Ms. Lauritano described Judge Delgado as approachable with a demeanor on the bench that reflects well on the City. Boardmember Judge John Burkeholder commented that Judge Delgado is likely the best fit for the City of Goodyear's needs. Ms. Boyle remarked that two years ago, Judge Delgado was clearly the best candidate, and she continues to hold that view today.
Boardmember Mitchell Mankosa stated Judge Delgado is articulate, compassionate, and strives to do what is right. Mr. Mankosa moved to recommend reappointment. Judge Jennings seconded the motion, which passed unanimously by voice vote.
Mr. Locket asked whether the Committee wished to prepare a written recommendation for reappointment. Ms. Lauritano confirmed that has been the Committee's standard practice in prior reappointments. Ms. Boyle volunteered to draft the reappointment recommendation letter. Ms. Lauritano requested a review of the full reappointment package, including the letter, before it is presented to Council.
Judge Jenning noted that Judge Delgado is scheduled to appear before Council on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 4:00 pm. Mr. Locket confirmed that date and time.
MOTION BY Boardmember Mitchell Mankosa, SECONDED BY Vice Chair - Judge Craig Jennings Recommend reappointment of Presiding Judge Manuel Delgado.
- AYE:
- Boardmember Ginny Boyle, Boardmember Robert Jones, Vice Chair - Judge Craig Jennings, Boardmember - Attorney Sheri Lauritano, Boardmember Mitchell Mankosa, Boardmember - Judge John Burkholder, Lyman Locket
Passed - Unanimously
| FUTURE MEETINGS |
No further meeting dates were discussed.
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Chairman Lauritano adjourned the meeting at 4:35 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Respectfully Submitted by:
| _____________________________ _________________________ Anna Rios, Board Secretary Lyman Locket, Human Resources Director |
Date:___________________ Approved at Judicial Advisory Committee Meeting held on __________, 2025. |