Add another high-powered name to the list of potential candidates hoping to replace Howard Forman as Clerk of Court. Former chief judge Vic Tobin told us earlier today he’s seriously considering a run, joining Richard Kaplan, Liz McHugh, Mitch Ceaser, Iris Siple, and Forman’s wife Brenda Forman as a potential candidate.
Developing …
The following names have been sent to Rick Scott for the current county court opening:
Nick Davis, Donald Gelin, Michele Ricca, Nina Di Pietro, Ernest Kollra, Richard Sachs …
“It’s the most horrible feeling. You’re helpless … At that moment I lost all my faith in the judicial system.” – Sylvia Rios, mother of Dasyl Rios, to CBS Channel 4.
As the disturbing video shot Monday morning makes its way around the country and the world, people are once again waiting for chief judge Peter Weinstein to publicly address the ongoing problems plaguing the 17th Judicial Circuit …
(anyone needing a Dropbox link to the entire video can drop us a line)
Coming Soon – Who is Nina Weatherly Di Pietro, and why did the JNC give her an interview?
New York Times - Here Comes the Broward Judge, in Cuffs
Judge Jessica Recksiedler speeds and weaves
Results announced at 12:54. … 46 to 42
The final vote was cast at roughly 12:32 PM, and the counting is now underway …
The following applicants have applied to replace Gisele Pollack on the county bench:
Adriana Alcalde, Betsy Benson, Mari Blumstein, Ana Braun, Monique Brochu, Haccord Curry, Nickolaus Davis, Brenda Di Ioia, Nina Weatherly Di Pietro, Phoebee Francois, Donald Gelin, Doreen Inkles, Ernest Kollra, Mark Kushner, Stefanie Moon, Chris Narducci, Andy Newman, Michele McCaul Ricca, Abbe Rifkin, Sue-Ann Robinson, Richard Sachs, Rhoda Sokoloff, Claudette Vanni.
The JNC will announce the interview list shortly, and the interviews will be held on March 3rd.
The list is notable for the first time application ofNina Weatherly Di Pietro , wife of Republican operative David Di Pietro. Her candidacy for this slot has been quite the topic of conversation amongst JNC watchers, as rumor has it she’s already been chosen to replace Pollack. Everyone will be watching this one, as there are lawyers with much greater experience in the applicant pool, and since this JNC has already been criticized for picking judges based on connections rather than qualifications.
Wait and see …
Rumor has it ASA Steve Zaccor has been appointed to replace Gary Cowart on the county bench …
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Coming Soon - Hello, Stephen? – Peter and Fred calling …
TO: ALL JUDGES, JANUARY 12, 2015
Pursuant to Florida Rules of Judicial Administration 2.215(c) the election of Chief Judge for the term July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2017 will take place on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 12:00 PM in Courtroom 840. The Chief Judge shall be chosen by a majority of the active circuit and county court judges within the circuit. All ballots shall be secret.
Nominations for Chief Judge along with two seconds in writing will be accepted by my office from Tuesday, January 13, 2015 through Friday, January 23, 2015 at 4 PM. These must all be in original hard copy format on letterhead.
The Rules of Judicial Administration prohibit proxy voting. Therefore, if you (are) unsure that you will be able to be present at this election meeting, absentee ballots will be available in Court Administration Room 880A. Voting by absentee ballot will be permitted starting Monday, January 26, 2015 until Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 4 PM. If no candidate receives a majority of the Circuit and County Court Judges’ votes, then a runoff election between the two judges receiving the highest number of votes will be held Friday, February 20, 2015 in courtroom 840 at 8:30 AM. At the runoff election the judge who receives the highest number of votes will be elected Chief Judge. The term for Chief Judge commences July 1, 2015.
If you have any questions regarding the election, please contact this office at x7741.
Thank you.
KATHLEEN PUGH – TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR
Rumor has it Gisele Pollack resigned her judgeship today.
Developing …
UPDATE: Eric Schwartzreich returned a call at 5:41 pm and confirmed Gisele’s resignation was made around 3:30 pm this afternoon.
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Don’t miss a thing as the Chief Judge Election heats up after the holidays …