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Saturday, June 14, 2008
Ind. Courts - "New judge's hires stir up controversy"
Melissa Moody of the New Albany News&Tribune reports today in a story that begins:
New Clark County Circuit Court Judge Abe Navarro this week requested appropriations from the County Council to shift job responsibilities within his office — and the outcome has stirred up questions regarding political and personal favors.Two court reporters were let go from the circuit court, and in their place, Navarro created a court administrator position and hired a new bailiff. The previous bailiff will now serve as a court reporter.
In asking for the appropriations, Navarro raised the new bailiff’s salary from $24,000, which is the average starting pay, to $30,000. The court administrator will be paid just more than $35,000, Navarro said.
Navarro, who was recently appointed by Gov. Mitch Daniels, tapped Clark County Republican Chairman David Buskill to serve as the court administrator. Navarro hired Jeremy Snelling to serve as the new bailiff. Buskill has not officially accepted the job. Snelling is already training for his position.
Some see the appointment of the two republicans as politically motivated, though Navarro denies that is the case.
Posted by Marcia Oddi on June 14, 2008 10:43 AM
Posted to Indiana Courts