The Judicial Nominating Commission for District Judge in the 6th Judicial District – consisting of Burt, Cedar, Dakota, Dixon, Dodge, Thurston and Washington counties – will hold a public hearing in the dis­trict courtroom of the Dakota County Courthouse, 1601 Broadway St., in Dakota City, beginning at 10 a.m., July 9, 2019. 

At the hearing, the commission will receive information on the qualifi­cations of candidates to fill the vacancy in the office of district judge due to the resignation of Judge Paul J. Vaughan. The primary place of office for the judicial vacancy should be Dakota City. The public is welcome to attend the hearing and present information concerning candidates for the judicial opening. 

Individuals interested in applying for the position can obtain an applica­tion package from the Nebraska Judicial Branch website at tinyurl.com/y5k8kz9p. Completed applications may be submitted electronically or by hard copy and must be received no later than 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.

– Nebraska Judicial Branch