By ADI News Services
New Wyoming Department of Educator Director, Richard Crandall was only on the job for three days and was already himself to the local press. At almost the exact same time, questions were being asked back in Arizona if Crandall, an Arizona state senator could hold two public jobs at the same time.
According to capitol sources, Crandall will not resign his legislative position until August 16. If Crandall had taken any other government job in Arizona, he would have been prohibited from holding both positions, according to interpretation of the Arizona Constitution; Article 4, Part 2, Section 5.
ASU law professor Paul Bender told the Yellow Sheet the constitutional prohibition applies to only government jobs within Arizona. However, Bender said he believes – though he can’t cite any specific provision in the Constitution or statute – Crandall has a “general” conflict for the short period he holds both jobs. In theory, Bender said, a legislator can’t hold a public office in another state and remain in the Legislature for the duration of his term.”
