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Council reappoints municipal court presiding judge and names associate judge
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Summary
The council approved ordinance 3904 to reappoint the presiding municipal court judge for a two-year term and to appoint an associate judge to serve in the presiding judge's absence; the measure passed 6-0.
North Richland Hills, Texas — The City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance reappointing the presiding judge of Municipal Court Division 2 and appointing an associate judge.
City staff told the council that since February 2023 Judge Whalen has served as presiding officer for Division 2, a civil municipal court established by the city. The council approved Ordinance 3904 to reappoint Judge Whalen to a two-year term and to appoint Judge Huey as associate judge to act in the presiding judge's place if needed. The item passed on a 6-0 vote.
Trudy Lewis presented the item and explained the role of the presiding and associate judges and that the proposed terms would extend for two years from the start date identified in the ordinance. Council did not discuss changes to court procedures during the vote.
Provenance: Presentation and vote are recorded in the regular meeting minutes under the municipal court appointments item.
