Navajo County Recorder Timothy Jordan has resigned from office, creating a countywide vacancy and prompting the Navajo County Board of Supervisors to begin the process of appointing a replacement to serve the remainder of the term through 2028.
Jordan submitted his resignation to the Board of Supervisors on Jan. 27, following the resolution of a criminal case stemming from an October 2024 incident in Show Low. The charges stemmed from an incident when Jordan encountered a 2002 GMC Yukon near White Mountain Christian Academy in Show Low in which Jordan told officers the Yukon was tailgating him aggressively, and he believed he was being threatened. He originally claimed three men exited the vehicle, with two allegedly brandishing firearms, and threatened him. But after a review of surveillance footage from the school and interviewing witnesses, the evidence did not correspond with Jordan’s claim. Instead, the video showed Jordan leaving his own vehicle and approaching the Yukon while holding his hand on the firearm on his waist.
Under a plea agreement filed in Navajo County Superior Court, Jordan agreed to plead guilty to disorderly conduct with a weapon, a non-dangerous, non-repetitive undesignated class 6 felony, and misconduct involving weapons, a class 1 misdemeanor. The case involved an apparent road rage encounter near White Mountain Christian Academy, where investigators said surveillance footage and witness statements contradicted Jordan’s initial account to police. Jordan later admitted he had lied to officers about key details of the incident. Sentencing has not yet occurred.
With the resignation, the Board of Supervisors is now tasked with appointing a qualified individual to fill the office for the remainder of the term. Board Chairman Daryl Seymore said the board is encouraging interested residents to step forward.
“We know there are exceptional people living in Navajo County who could greatly serve their neighbors and provide effective leadership for their county,” Seymore said. “We hope some of those folks will step forward, so we can select the best qualified individual to serve the remainder of Recorder Jordan’s term.”
The Navajo County Recorder’s Office is responsible for recording and preserving public documents such as property deeds, liens and maps, as well as managing voter registration and early voting. The office also plays a central role in election administration, including maintaining voter files, processing mail-in ballots and conducting signature verification for state and federal elections.
Under Arizona state law, when a vacancy occurs in an elected county office, the appointee must be from the same political party as the official who vacated the position. Because Jordan was elected as a Republican, the Board of Supervisors is required to appoint a registered Republican to fill the seat.
To be considered for appointment, candidates must be at least 18 years old, be registered voters, reside in Navajo County and be registered Republican. Interested individuals are asked to submit a letter of interest and a resume to Leah Thomas, Navajo County Clerk of the Board, at leah.thomas@navajocountyaz.gov. Application materials must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 6.
