02-01-2022 Judicial VacancyJudicial Vacancy &
Appointment Process
Presented by:
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ebruary 1, 2022
Background & History
Municipal Court Judge
Full -Time Elected Official (since 01/01/2006)
Judge Larson &Judge Robertson
Unopposed since 2009 Election (2013, 2017, 2021)
4-Year Election Term, Current Term through 12/31 /2025
Next Election 2025
Federal Way Municipal Code 2.29.050
Vacancy due to resignation filled by Mayor, subject to City Council
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Press Releases
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Washington State Bar Association
Governmentjobs.com
Press Release Sent on 12/16/2021
Washington State Bar Association
King County Bar Association
South King County Bar Association
The Seattle Times
The Federal Way Mirror
Screening Process
Applications Screened by Human Resources Manager
Independent of Mayor Ferrell & Presiding Judge David Larson
Reviewed/Vetted By Court Administrator Tiziana Giazzi
14 Applications Received — Top 5 Selected for Interview
Screening Criteria
Criminal Law Experience
Judicial Experience
King County Residency
King County Bar Association Rating
Selection Panel
❑ Linda Kochmar, Council President
❑ Susan Honda, Deputy Mayor
❑ Judge Jack Nevin, Retired, Pierce County Superior Court
❑ Mary Robnett, Prosecuting Attorney, Pierce County
❑ Todd Howard, Criminal Defense Attorney
❑ Dan Papke, President, Hart Insurance Agency
❑ Winston Bell, Director, Everyone Can Win Consulting &
Director of Operations, Game of Life
❑ Facilitator: Vanessa Audett, Human Resources Manager
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Selection Panel
❑ Panel Discussion On Community Interest in Diversity
❑ Panel Affirmed Commitment to Advancing the Most -Qualified Applicants
❑ Applicants asked, "Federal Way is a diverse community. Please tell us about your
experience working with people from different social, economic, and/or cultural
backgrounds. What have you learned, and how has it effected your interactions or
perceptions about marginalized communities? "
❑ Recommend Top Finalists to Mayor Ferrell
❑ #1 Recommendation: E. Bradford "Brad" Bales (unanimous - 7 panelists)
❑ #2 Recommendation: Jill Malat (S panelists)
Jennifer Cruz (2 panelists)
❑ #3 Recommendation: Jennifer Cruz (5 panelists)
Jill Malat (2 panelists)
❑ Esteemed Panel Feedback on Selection Process
❑ Professional, Well -Organized, Excellent Questions, Well -Qualified Candidates
Mayoral Appointment
❑ E. Bradford "Brad" Bales
❑ Exceptionally Well -Qualified by King County Bar Association
❑ 22+ Years Experience at King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
❑ Assignments Include Senior Prosecutor and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney
❑ 21 Years Experience United States ARMY Reserves
❑ Served Two 3-Year Terms Felony Trial Judge
❑ Nearly 8 Years United States ARMY
❑ Assignments Include: Prosecutor, International & Operational Law Attorney,
Special Assistant U.S. Attorney/Prosecutor, Defense Attorney
❑ Education: Master's in Strategic Studies, U.S. ARMY War College
Juris Doctorate, Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College
Bachelor's of Science in Business Management, Portland State University
❑ Letter of Recommendation: Judge Kristin Shotwell, King County District Court
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