Three submit names for District Court Judge in the First Judicial District
The search is underway for a new District Court Judge in the First Judicial District as longtime judge Vicky Johnson retired in January.
By News Channel Nebraska
JEFFERSON CO - The search is underway for a new District Court Judge in the First Judicial District as longtime judge Vicky Johnson retired in January.
Three have submitted applications for appointment as District Court Judge in the 1st Judicial District consisting of Fillmore, Gage, Jefferson, Johnson, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, Richardson, Saline, and Thayer counties. They are David J. A. Bargen, Adams, Zachary L. Blackman, Lincoln, and Shaylene M. Smith, Crete.
The public hearing of the Judicial Nominating Commission will be held in the District Court Courtroom, of the Saline County Courthouse, at 10:00 a.m. on April 5, 2022. The Commission will interview all applicants for the office at that time.
The public is welcome to attend and share their thoughts and views about the the candidates looking to fill the vacancy.