Pima County supervisors reject a proposal to declare Sheriff Chris Nanos’s office vacant and begin replacing him immediately following perjury allegations connected to the high-profile Nancy Guthrie case. According to reports, the effort was advanced by Republican Steve Christy, who sought to use board action to oust the sheriff. Instead, the supervisors vote to refer the perjury allegations to the state attorney general for review.
The move comes as the board considers the appropriate next steps regarding claims that Nanos committed perjury. Rather than pursuing removal through a vacancy declaration, the supervisors direct the matter to the attorney general, indicating they are seeking legal assessment of the allegations and potential consequences. The reports do not describe findings or legal determinations at this stage, focusing instead on the board’s decision process and the referral to the attorney general. The proposal’s failure means Nanos remains in office while the allegations are evaluated through the state’s legal channels.
