PHOENIX — Allister Adel will become the first female to hold the title of Maricopa County Attorney and will continue in the position through the term originally set for Bill Montgomery, following a decision at Thursday's Board of Supervisors meeting.
Adel's swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to occur at 11:30 a.m., just hours after the board's announcement.
I am honored to be appointed as the first woman to serve as Maricopa County Attorney! The swearing will at at 11:30am today in the Board of Supervisors Auditorium. Thank you to the Board, Citizen Screening Committee, my supporters and family!
— Allister Adel (@AllisterAdel) October 3, 2019
Montgomery's position as county attorney was left vacant after he was chosen by Governor Doug Ducey in September to join the Arizona Supreme Court.
#maricopacounty bd of supervisors choose Allister Adel to fill the term of Bill Montgomery as County Attorney. Adel becomes Maricopa County's first woman CA. @abc15 pic.twitter.com/w1rHD75MkC
— mark phillips (@MarkPhllpsnews) October 3, 2019
Governor Ducey released the following statement regarding Adel's appointment:
“Congratulations to the new Maricopa County Attorney, Allister Adel. Her impressive record and legal background will serve Maricopa County citizens well. I look forward to working with her to protect public safety, defend the rule of law and keep Maricopa County and Arizona safe. This is a historic appointment and one that County Attorney Adel has earned.”
