Feb 192010
Maricopa County officials are waiting for County Attorney Andrew Thomas to resign to run for state attorney general because they believe it gives them carte blanche to appoint his successor.
However, in a letter to the county Board of Supervisors Thursday, Thomas pointed out that if he leaves office before the mandated May 26 deadline, state statutes call for a special election so the general electorate can choose his replacement.
Under that scenario, the supervisors would choose an interim county attorney who serves until the results of the November general election are final.
