Triano v. Massion

CAMERON, Vice Chief Justice.

This is a direct appeal and cross-appeal pursuant to § 16-306, subsec. A, A.R.S. from an adverse decision challenging the filing of nomination petitions for the Tucson City Council.

We are called upon to answer three questions on appeal:

1. Is the one-year residency requirement of the Tucson City Charter for city council candidates constitutional?

2. If so, do the facts support the finding of the trial court that the defendant-appellant, Gary Lee Triano, was not a legal resident of Ward III for one year immediately prior to becoming a candidate ?

3. As to the…