APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. (AP) - Arizona State Rep. Doug Coleman has decided to abandoned plans for re-election and instead pursue a justice of the peace seat in 2018.
The 60-year-old Republican lawmaker from Apache Junction made the announcement via Facebook last week. Justice of the peace serve four-years terms and primarily handle lawsuits disputing no more than $10,000 or small-claims disputes over no more than $3,500.
Coleman told the Casa Grande Dispatch (https://bit.ly/2gpgaRZ) Wednesday that a justice of the peace can have more of a direct impact on individuals and their lives than a state lawmaker.
Along with serving as a state representative, Coleman sat on the Apache Junction City Council for 19 years including a 12-year run as mayor.
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Information from: Casa Grande Dispatch.
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