New President of Board Linda Thor selected in 4-3 vote
The Maricopa Community College Governing Board coup to oust existing Board president Laurin Hendrix while he still had six months left on his term was successful. According to Arizona Republic reporter Anne Ryman, the 4-3 vote to replace Hendrix occurred at an unusual special meeting held January 15. He was replaced on the Board by Linda Thor.
Just before the meeting began, Hendrix resigned so that the Board could elect new officers, if they chose. According to reporter Anne Ryman’s story, Hendrix expressed regret over what has been a tough year, including a threat and unknown vandals leaving swastikas in the yard of his Gilbert home. He also said that “not a single person spoke up,” to condemn the behavior, he said during Tuesday’s meeting.
Thor thanked Hendrix for his work, acknowledging that “it’s been a very difficult year and you’ve put in countless hours.”
You may read the entire story by Anne Ryman in the Arizona Republic by clicking here.