Should Judges Seek Reelection Knowing They Can’t Finish The Term?

Judges who reach the age of 75 must retire.

The Governor picks their replacements.

Republican appointed judges probably won’t be concerned.

But does it make any difference for judges who have won elections in the past by building trust and community relationships in progressive, minority-majority Broward County?

In those cases, should the ongoing Ron Desantis led culture wars, and his successor’s likely adherence to the same, play a role?

Or is concern over the rightward shift of the judiciary from the U.S. Supreme Court on down misplaced?

Should judges consider all factors when weighing a run, or simply their own desires?

YOU MAKE THE CALL!

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The Brian Reidy “Give Back” Award

*UPDATE* – Is the cafe closure due to a building related issue?

That’s the rumor.

Of course, transparency concerns are once again at play, so please post a comment if you have any additional information.

The following emails were sent after our initial post this morning, and have yet to be returned as of 11:43 AM:

10:45 AM email to Building Manager Brenda Kirk:

“Is this is a building related issue?“

9:03 AM email to Brenda Kirk:

“(C)alling back to get the name and number of the supervisor you mentioned (we) needed to speak with to find out whether or not the cafe closure is Health Department related … “

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It’s bring your own coffee week at the central courthouse:

Brenda Kirk, when asked moments ago whether or not the issue is Health Department related, stated she could not speak on that issue, and directed us to contact her supervisor …