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Pima County Board Moves to Compel Sheriff Nanos to Answer Questions or Resign
Supervisors unanimously approve plan to force sheriff to testify under oath or step down amid allegations of false statements and perjury.
Mar. 29, 2026 at 9:00am
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The Pima County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a plan to compel Sheriff Chris Nanos to either answer questions under oath or vacate his position. The board has directed its attorneys to draft language requesting reports from Nanos and return with the draft during an executive session on April 7.
Why it matters
The move by the Pima County Board of Supervisors comes amid allegations of false statements and perjury against Sheriff Nanos, raising concerns about accountability and transparency in the county's law enforcement leadership.
The details
During Tuesday's meeting, the board OK'd proceeding as discussed in a closed-door executive session. Board chair Jen Allen made a motion saying attorneys would draft the language requesting reports from Nanos and returning with the draft during an executive session on April 7.
- The Pima County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the plan on Tuesday, March 29, 2026.
- The board is scheduled to review the draft language requesting reports from Nanos during an executive session on April 7, 2026.
The players
Pima County Board of Supervisors
The governing body of Pima County, Arizona, responsible for overseeing county operations and policies.
Jen Allen
The chair of the Pima County Board of Supervisors, who made the motion to proceed with the plan to compel Sheriff Nanos to testify or resign.
Chris Nanos
The sheriff of Pima County, Arizona, who is facing allegations of false statements and perjury.
What’s next
The Pima County Board of Supervisors will review the draft language requesting reports from Sheriff Nanos during an executive session on April 7, 2026.
The takeaway
This move by the Pima County Board of Supervisors highlights the growing concerns over accountability and transparency in the county's law enforcement leadership, and the board's determination to address these issues through formal proceedings.
