Judge pro tem announced run for Michigan Court of Appeals
ALPENA, Mich – A current chief judge pro tem in the Gratiot and Clinton counties has announced that she will be running for the open seat in the Michigan Court of Appeals 4th Judicial District.
After submitting over 7600 signatures, Judge Michelle Rick has qualified to appear on the primary ballot on august 4th, and the general election ballot on November 3rd.
With the COVID–19 pandemic presenting campaigning challenges, she continued her outreach through a mailing campaign and remote meetings.
In a press release earlier this week, Judge Rick stated that she took these actions to build her confidence and trust with the public.
She wants Michiganders to know she is a judge for the people and feels they deserve a voice on the bench whom they know.
This position is currently held by Judge Patrick Meter and will expire Jan 1, 2021 at which time he is planning to retire.
