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02-01-2022 Judicial VacancyJudicial Vacancy & Appointment Process Presented by: t, Human Resources Manager 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 on"firmlrtin" fnr tho roml7indo of unexpired term (though 202.5) Advertisements & Press Releases Paid Advertisements Live 12/15/2021 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 dft 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 Questions ?