NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR KANE COUNTY JUSTICE COURT VACANCY

Kanab, UT—The Kane County Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for an upcoming vacancy at the Kane County Justice Court. The position will replace Judge F. Kirk Heaton who will retire effective June 30, 2016.

Following are the nominees followed by place of employment and residence:
• Alan Carl Johnson; South Central Communications OSP Engineer; Panguitch
• Gary Lowell Johnson; Judge Pro Tem for Kane County Justice Court; Kanab
• Terry Donald Lee; Terry Lee Investigations; Cedar City

A comment period will be held through March 29, 2016, before a final candidate is selected by the Kane County Commission Chair, who has 30 days to make an appointment. The appointment is subject to ratification by the Kane County Commission. The Utah Judicial Council must then certify the appointment. To submit written comments about the candidates, contact Melisse Stiglich, Administrative Office of the Courts, melisses@utcourts.gov.
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