Dec. 5, 2016 – Gov. Scott Walker is seeking applicants for judicial appointment to the circuit court bench in both Burnett and Polk counties.

In Burnett County, the new appointee will replace outgoing Circuit Court Judge Kenneth L. Kutz, whose resignation was effective Nov. 26, 2016. The new appointee, should he or she choose to run, would be up for election in April 2017.

In Polk County, the new appointee will replace outgoing Circuit Court Judge Molly GaleWyrick, whose resignation is effective Nov. 30, 2016. The new appointee, should he or she choose to run, would be up for election in April 2017.

To apply, please submit the following:

· Cover Letter

· Resume

· Two Writing Samples

· Judicial Application: found on Gov. Walker’s website: www.walker.wi.gov.

(Select “Contact” at the top of the page, “Apply to Serve Wisconsin,” and then “Judicial Application”)

All application materials must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, Dec. 12, 2016. Following submission, you will receive an email confirming your application was received, and explaining the next steps.

Potential applicants with questions about the process should email their questions to govjudicialappointments@wisconsin.gov. If you need to speak with someone immediately, you may contact Jennifer Roades at 608-266-1212.