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City judge Patrick Henderson resigns; city accepts letters of interest for replacement

Atchison City Commission · November 3, 2025
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Summary

Patrick Henderson resigned as Atchison city judge after his appointment to the judicial district; the city will accept letters of interest (deadline: end of day on the 10th) from Kansas-licensed attorneys to fill the municipal judge vacancy.

City Manager Mark Westhoff announced the resignation of Patrick Henderson as city judge following his appointment to the judicial 1st judicial district by the governor. Westhoff said the city is accepting letters of interest from attorneys licensed in Kansas to fill the municipal judge position and that he had received two letters as of the announcement.

Commissioners congratulated Henderson on his appointment and staff set a deadline for receiving letters (end of day on the 10th); Westhoff said the effective date will depend on Henderson's swearing-in schedule and that the city will proceed with recruitment promptly.