The Smith County Commission will have a special called meeting on Monday, August 31, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. at the Smith County Ag Center to fill the vacancy of the Smith County General Sessions Judge seat. This seat on the bench has become vacant as a result of Judge Michael Collins election as judge for the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial District. Judge Collins will take the bench for the Circuit Court beginning September 1st.
Names of qualified candidates may be submitted for consideration to Smith County Mayor Jeff Mason, or any qualified candidate may appear in person at the special called meeting without a written submission. This appointment will be to serve the unexpired term through August 2022. At the time of writing, Branden Bellar, former county attorney, is the only qualified candidate to submit his/her name for consideration.
