Public defender converts vacancy into two part‑time contract positions

Oct 7, 2026

Public Defender Jack Birch said a departing full‑time attorney will be replaced by two part‑time contract attorneys (Will Kirkwood and Derek Faulconer); the board approved the contractual positions and forthcoming payroll transfers.

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Public Defender Jack Birch requested approval to replace a departing full‑time attorney by converting the role into two part‑time contract positions. Birch named the proposed contract attorneys and said the office will transfer funds from the payroll fund to cover the change.

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