Election drama prompts bill by Gilbert lawmaker

Jan. 31—Three years ago former Gilbert Councilman Laurin Hendrix sued the town to claim his seat at the dais before the appointed councilman's term ended. Now, Hendrix, now a state representative, has authored House Bill 2080, which allows a municipality to authorize the winner of a primary election for mayor or council occupied by an appointee to assume office immediately after the results …