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represented, this work experience has prepared me to help them navigate the court process. What would your high-school self think of you today? I think she would be inspired and proud. I did not have the greatest upbringing and fell into a rough crowd as a teenager and young adult. I was a teen mom, so failure was never an option. I was emancipated when I was 16 years old. I learned very early on to work hard or go hungry. I worked multiple jobs while finishing high school. I then put myself through college while working full time and raising my children. I imagine if my high school self could see me today, she would smile and say, “We made it.” What song would play when you walk into a room? “Rise Up” by Andra Day
through Central Arizona College. In two sentences or less, what does a constable do? Serve the people in the Western Pinal Justice Court Precinct with compassion and professionalism. We handle warrants, protection orders, property restitution, a variety of court actions handled in the Justice Court. What personal qualities are most important for a constable? A constable needs to understand people, circumstances and situations then know how to properly handle them. The constable needs to know in a moment’s notice how to change to the situation and how to relate to the people you are dealing with. Deescalating circumstances, communication, and compassion are vital to this work.What experience has best prepared you to serve as constable? The many different assignments in a county sheriff’s department have given me a wide range of experiences. Vice, undercover, special assignments and narcotics have all given me different “faces” to wear in different situations. What would your high school self think of you today? No response What is the most Arizona thing you’ve ever done? I think eliminating a rattle snake, making it a meal and saving the skin. Next, I’d like to make cactus jam. What song would play when you walk into a room? I prefer to enter quietly and surprise everyone. It’s worked best for me in law enforcementa and as a constable.
ability to remain calm, impartial and professional. Ability to deescalate and be physically able to defend oneself and others if necessary. What experience has best prepared you to serve as constable? My experience serving and working in various law enforcement roles has prepared me to serve effectively as constable. Throughout my career, I have developed strong leadership, communication and problem- solving skills while building relationships based on trust, respect and accountability. Extensive training in de-escalation, self-defense and use of force. What would your high school self think of you today? He would probably say, “Well done, great job. Now, keep moving forward.” What is the most Arizona thing you’ve ever done? Stargazing in the Arizona desert and arguing over whether or not 105°F actually feels hot if you’re in the shade. What song would play when you walk into a room? “Real American” by Rick Derringer. As a little kid, Hulk Hogan was my hero, but my dad is my main hero and I guess it just stuck with me.
the ring to run for Constable, I was required to resign. It was a tough decision, but I am ready to serve my community in a different capacity. What was your first job? My first job was sweeping and mopping floors and light stocking of shelves at the community grocery store. I was 12 years old and worked 1 to 2 hours every other day. In which community organizations are you involved? I’m not involved in specific community organizations but am very active in the community. I have attended several fundraising and community events in Maricopa and the surrounding areas. In two sentences or less, what does a constable do? A constable is an elected peace officer who serves court documents, such as evictions, writs of restitution, protective orders, civil lawsuits and other orders issued by the justice of the peace. The constable may also provide courtroom security and serve failure- to-appear warrants if requested. What personal qualities are most important for a constable? The most important qualities are honesty, accountability,
The most important qualities are honesty, accountability, ability to remain calm, impartial and professional.” TIM NUANES
Incumbent Patricia Glover
Hometown: Detroit, Mich. Neighborhood: Villages at Rancho El Dorado Years in Maricopa: 16 What brought you to Maricopa? My husband and I were looking for a diverse, community-based town to raise our children in. Maricopa checked all our boxes. Occupation? Justice of the Peace for the Western Pinal Justice Court What was your first job? Fast food In which community organizations are you involved? Maricopa Power of $100 Women’s group and president of the C.P. Glover Foundation What’s a misconception people have about judges from TV and movies? A misconception people have is that the judge holds all the power. Most cases that come before the justice court are resolved by either default or a settlement or plea. Very few cases in the justice court go to trial. Additionally, the judge has an obligation to be impartial, which means the judge is not privy to most details and evidence of the case until the case goes to trial. What is the most misunderstood part of the justice court? Many people think all the courts and judges are connected. The justice court is a lower-level court, so we do not handle cases involving complex litigation, felonies, divorce, termination of parental rights or bankruptcy. What experience has best prepared you to serve as justice of the peace? I have 20 years’ experience working in the legal field, and I founded Maricopa’s first legal document preparer company offering low-cost legal services to people who cannot afford an attorney. Since most litigants in the justice court are self-
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What brought you to Maricopa? I retired from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department my wife and I wanted to be close to our grandchildren. Current occupation? I am retired by I am the current Constable for the Western Pinal Justice Court, appointed by the Board of Supervisors in 2024. What was your first job? I was a box boy at a local market after my family moved to California. In which community organizations are you involved? Boy Scouts of America, Maricopa Agricultural Center Master Gardeners and Professional Career Pathway Project
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