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TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – The Pima County Board of Supervisors decided not to take action against Sheriff Chris Nanos on Tuesday evening, May 12.
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The board initially considered vacating Nanos’ position following concerns surrounding his work history, management of the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, as well as other personnel and financial issues.
Supervisor Steve Christy made a motion to vacate Nanos from his position, but without anyone to second the motion, it failed. Another motion to not take any action passed 4-0, with Christy abstaining.
The supervisors discussed a report regarding concerns about Nanos and considered his responses to questions about his past.
Despite the vote, some supervisors shared their concerns about Nanos’ leadership and called on him to improve relations within the Sheriff’s Department.
“Leadership from our sheriff is so incredibly important. And what I hope we see in the path ahead, is true leadership that looks out for the interest of the full team,” said Jennifer Allen, Pima County Board of Supervisors chair.
District 1 Supervisor Rex Scott said Nanos needs to take multiple steps to improve the climate within the department.
“He needs to take not just the first step but the second step, the third step, the fourth step, the fifth step to try and bring up the level of climate within that department,” Scott said.
After the vote, Nanos told 13 News reporter Raya Torres he agrees with some of the supervisors’ comments.
“It is my responsibility to find a way to get my team to work better, to work in a cohesive way and to help with that division that exists there, and that’s what we’ll work for,” Nanos said.
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Nanos said he plans to connect with the Pima County Deputy’s Organization to address that many of his employees have low confidence in him.
Supervisor Scott said during the meeting that over 250 members of the Pima County Deputies Organization expressed a vote in no confidence in Nanos.
“We’re there to solve problems, and it’s hard to solve problems if I can’t solve problems within my own organization, so that’s where I’m at and that’s where I’ll be working,” Nanos said.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department sent 13 News a statement after the board’s vote:
Sheriff Chris Nanos was elected to lead the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and focus on public safety in our community, and that remains his priority. Sheriff Nanos has heard Supervisor Scott’s concerns and agrees that if there are issues within the agency, it is his responsibility to address them. He plans to meet with union leadership to discuss concerns and determine a constructive path forward.
The supervisor’s decision also includes the board forwarding any perjury allegations to the Attorney General’s Office for review and investigation.
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