Ogden, UT – According to the statement, this position results from the retirement of Judge Michael Westfall effective Aug. 31, 2023.
Officials said that the nominees for the vacancy are: Ryan Christiansen, Attorney/Section Director, Utah Attorney General’s Office; Von Christiansen, County Attorney, Beaver County; Eric Gentry, Deputy County Attorney, Washington County Attorney’s Office; Susan Hunt, Instructor of the Practice, Utah Tech University; Nicholas Mills, City Attorney, Kaysville City.
Written comments can be submitted to the Fifth District Judicial Nominating Commission.
After the public comment period, the names will be sent to Gov. Spencer Cox, who will have 30 days to make an appointment.
Governor Cox’s appointee is subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate.