Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is facing another criminal investigation for potential election interference following a unanimous vote by the Board of Supervisors.
The move comes a month after a controversial disciplinary measure by the Democratic sheriff to place both his political opponent and an outspoken union leader on administrative leave.
Following the suspension of Republican Sheriff Candidate and Corrections’ Lieutenant Heather Lappin and President of the Pima County Deputy’s Organization Aaron Cross on Oct. 15, Supervisor Matt Heinz delivered a motion that the board issue a formal censure of the sheriff for violating election law.
At the Nov. 12 meeting, Heinz took it a step further and said he thinks the sheriff should leave office.