Moorhead mayor, DL attorney, Todd County prosecutor among finalists for judgeship
The vacancy is for a position in Fergus Falls. The Seventh District includes the counties of Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd and Wadena.
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First-term Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd, a Detroit Lakes attorney and a Todd County prosecutor are the three finalists to fill a judicial vacancy in Minnesota s Seventh Judicial District that covers 10 counties in the northwest and north-central part of the state.
Simon George is a solo practitioner and part-time public defender in Detroit Lakes, and Heidi Schultz, assistant Todd County attorney, has also served in Douglas Count y and has ties to Alexandria.
The vacancy is for a position in Fergus Falls. 6:02 pm, Dec. 23, 2020 ×
Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd. Special to The Forum
MOORHEAD First-term Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd is one of three finalists to fill a judicial vacancy in Minnesota s Seventh Judicial District that covers 10 counties in the northwest and north-central part of the state.
Judd, who was elected mayor of the city of 42,400 in 2018 and began his term on Jan. 7, 2019, would have to step down if he is selected to fill the judgeship.
The mayor is also currently director of equity and inclusion at Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Moorhead and an adjunct instructor at Minnesota State University Moorhead.