06/12/2025
Late last year, your , along with a coalition of Police Officers of Scottsdale Association, AZ PSPRS, and the Arizona Police Officers Association, filed a brief opposing the City of Scottsdale’s (COS) lawsuit against the Scottsdale PSPRS board. The COS filed suit in an attempt to limit the term limits of its PSPRS board members. This move was a direct attack on experienced and knowledgeable board members who were elected by secret ballot by the very people they serve.
Yesterday, the COS’s power grab was SHOT DOWN! A judge ruled that the city cannot determine term limits for PSPRS board members. Moreover, if a board member is elected by their peers to serve, they have the right to continue serving regardless of how long they have held the seat. This ruling helps preserve experienced leadership and prevents political interference that could have had ripple effects across PSPRS boards statewide, potentially jeopardizing the expertise needed on local PSPRS boards to protect the police and firefighters who are risking their lives every day for the people of Arizona.
This is another example of your PFFA working for its members, fighting against efforts that threaten our members not only today, but also in the future.
The PPFA strongly encourages locals to pay close attention to their board makeup and to keep note of any HR or employer interference with the local boards’ operation and decisions. Staying informed and vigilant ensures that we can continue to safeguard the integrity of our boards and the interests of our members.
