Probate judge to retire Jan. 1, 2028; board asked to fund temporary clerk to train replacement
Aug 11, 2026
A probate judge told commissioners he will retire Jan. 1, 2028, and requested funding in the current budget for a temporary clerk to start July 1 (6‑month training, $18.50/hour) so the associate probate judge, Shannon Neely, can transition into the chief role smoothly without a special election.
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A probate judge (S8) told commissioners he plans to retire Jan. 1, 2028, and asked the board to approve funding for a temporary clerk to begin training July 1 so a successor will be ready before the retirement date.
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