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Council confirms Andrew Talge for Division 3 municipal court judge
Summary
The council voted to appoint Andrew S. Talge as the Division 3 municipal court judge, contingent on completion of the city's preemployment requirements; Talge noted his eight years as an Overland Park pro tem judge and local roots.
The council on Aug. 3 voted to approve the mayor's recommendation to appoint Andrew S. Talge as Division 3 municipal court judge, subject to successful completion of the city's preemployment requirements.
The mayor introduced Talge and summarized his qualifications, noting his eight years serving as an Overland Park pro tem municipal judge and broader experience in nearby municipal and county courts. "Following those interviews and thorough consideration, we all 3 agreed that recommending to the governing body, Andrew Talge," the mayor said. Talge addressed the council and described his local background and appreciation for court staff. A councilmember moved to approve and the motion received a second; the council voice-voted in the affirmative and the appointment was approved.
The appointment is contingent on completing preemployment requirements and does not take effect until those steps are finished.
