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Spring City Board of Commissioners appoints Josh Hixson as municipal court judge
Summary
At a July 11, 2024 special call meeting, the Spring City Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 to appoint Josh Hixson as municipal court judge to replace Andrew Tucker; the appointee’s first session is scheduled for July 23, 2024.
The Spring City Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 on July 11, 2024, to appoint Josh Hixson as municipal court judge, replacing Andrew Tucker. Commissioner Reba Murphy moved the appointment and Vice-Mayor Leon Locke seconded; Mayor Woody Evans also voted in favor. Two commissioners, Jody Bauer and Kevin Jenkins, were recorded as absent.
The appointment was made at a special call meeting held at the Spring City Fire/Police Annex meeting room and recorded by City Recorder Brenda Dodson. The motion specified that Hixson’s first session as judge will be July 23, 2024. The vote was recorded as: Commissioner Reba Murphy — Aye; Vice‑Mayor Leon Locke — Aye; Mayor Woody Evans — Aye. The motion carried.
The meeting minutes show the record attested by City Recorder Brenda Dodson and Mayor Woody Evans; the attestation line in the transcript lists an unclear date entry ("august /, 2024"). The record does not provide additional details about Hixson’s background, terms of service, or whether the appointment is interim or permanent. The Board did not record amendments or conditions to the appointment during the session.
The Board’s action will take effect at the start of the judicial session on July 23, 2024, as noted in the motion. No other agenda items or public comments are recorded in the transcript for this special call meeting.
