Two nominees for Nebraska district forwarded to Governor
July 14, 2012
Lincoln, Nebraska: Nebraska's 8th Judicial District had two nominees forwarded to Governor Dave Heineman on July 13, 2012.[1][2]
The vacancy was created with the retirement of Judge Gary Washburn. Three applicants initially submitted applications to fill the position at the end of June: Michael Borders, Gary Peterson and Tami Schendt, all of Broken Bow, Nebraska.[3]
The 8th judicial district nominating commission chose Michael S. Borders and Tami K. Schendt as the nominees for the open seat on the bench. The names of the nominees were forwarded to Governor Dave Heineman, who will appoint one.[1] Heineman's office says he will interview both nominees in the coming weeks.[1]
The 8th Judicial District consists of Blaine, Boyd, Brown, Cherry, Custer, Garfield, Greeley, Holt, Howard, Keya Paha, Loup, Rock, Sherman, Valley and Wheeler counties.[1]
See also
- News: Custer County attorney appointed to fill 8th Judicial District vacancy, August 24, 2012
- Nebraska District Courts
- Nebraska District 8
- Nebraska on Judgepedia
External links
- Press Release from Governor Dave Heineman
- Judicial Nominating Commission
- Nebraska's 8th Judicial District website
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 The Republic "2 nominees for northern Nebraska district court judgeship forwarded to Gov. Heineman" accessed July 14, 2012
- ↑ Governor of Nebraska "Judicial Nominating Commission Forwards Nominees to Gov. Heineman for County Court 8th Judicial District" accessed July 14, 2012
- ↑ Kearney Hub "Three seek to preside over huge 8th Judicial District" accessed July 14, 2012
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