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Commissioners back resolution urging the state to keep second judgeship in Devils Lake
Summary
Benson County commissioners reviewed and authorized a resolution supporting the retention of a second judgeship chambered in Devils Lake, directing the chair to sign a support letter to the state Supreme Court.
County staff circulated a draft resolution urging the state Supreme Court to keep a second judgeship chambered in Devils Lake. Commissioners heard that two judges serve a multi-county district and that removing one of the chambers would increase workloads across the district. The board discussed reasons to support local chambers and authorized the chair to sign the resolution.
Staff said drafts from county officials had been circulated and asked commissioners to add any language they felt appropriate before final signing. The board agreed to proceed with a resolution and authorized the county chair to sign on the commission's behalf.
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