Commission approves public defender payment addendum

Aug 4, 2026

The board authorized an addendum clarifying payments to contracted public defenders, including $5,416.66 for Ryan Nielsen and $1,875.00 for Christa Nelson of The Park Firm.

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County clerk/auditor Ginger McMullin explained the need to amend the existing public defender contracts to clarify payments. The commission authorized signatures on an addendum that specifies payments of $5,416.66 for Ryan Nielsen and $1,875.00 for Christa Nelson of The Park Firm.

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