Rotterdam officials want another town justice, but judges wants another clerk, raise | The Daily Gazette
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While Rotterdam town officials insist they need another court justice, but both town judges have a difference of opinion.
Justices Kenneth Litz and James Bradshaw said the town has no need for a third justice, but the Town Board on Wednesday evening voted to seek approval from the state to add one.
Town officials claim a third judge is needed to handle the increased caseload the courts are seeing.
“The town of Rotterdam has identified the need for a third town judge in order to address high case volume and better serve residents,” said an emailed statement sent Thursday by the town’s public relations firm, The Martin Group. “A third judge will offset that volume, reduce waiting time and streamline court proceedings, lessening the impact on town resources.” The release attributed the comments to town officials, without specifying which ones.