{Frankfort, Kentucky}...Lourdes Baez-Schrader, a spokeswoman for Kentucky Senate President David Williams, says Williams would consider a judicial appointment if an offer is made. A circuit court judgeship is open in Williams's district, and Governor Steve Beshear, who must make an appointment to fill the two-year term, says he believes Williams is qualified for the job. If appointed, Williams would be required to forfeit his seat as Republican Senate President, a position he has held since 2000. Beshear appointed members to a judicial nominating commission Thursday, including two from Williams' hometown. That panel, which is scheduled to meet October 26th, will recommend three candidates for Beshear to consider as replacements for the previous judge, Circuit Judge Eddie Lovelace, who died in September with two years remaining in his term. One additional member will be chosen by the Kentucky Bar Association.Thursday, October 4, 2012
Williams Open To Circuit Court Judgeship
{Frankfort, Kentucky}...Lourdes Baez-Schrader, a spokeswoman for Kentucky Senate President David Williams, says Williams would consider a judicial appointment if an offer is made. A circuit court judgeship is open in Williams's district, and Governor Steve Beshear, who must make an appointment to fill the two-year term, says he believes Williams is qualified for the job. If appointed, Williams would be required to forfeit his seat as Republican Senate President, a position he has held since 2000. Beshear appointed members to a judicial nominating commission Thursday, including two from Williams' hometown. That panel, which is scheduled to meet October 26th, will recommend three candidates for Beshear to consider as replacements for the previous judge, Circuit Judge Eddie Lovelace, who died in September with two years remaining in his term. One additional member will be chosen by the Kentucky Bar Association.