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Council stalls process to fill new municipal judgeship after legal questions and push for public input
Summary
Councilors debated how to fill a newly created municipal judgeship under a recent charter amendment. After discussion, the council opened various procedural options — applications, an attorney-general opinion, and potential appointment — but ultimately tabled final action to seek clarity and additional information.
Laredo council members debated how to fill a municipal judgeship created by a recent charter amendment and left final action for a later meeting, citing competing interpretations of the charter and requests for legal clarification.
Why it matters: Voters amended the city charter to create two full-time municipal judges. The change raises immediate questions about timing and whether a vacancy must be filled by appointment now or can be phased in at future elections; the answer affects court administration, budgeting and whether an interim appointment…
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