NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR THE WASHINGTON CITY JUSTICE COURT VACANCY 

Washington City, UT—The Washington County Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for a judicial vacancy that will serve Washington City, Utah. The position will replace Judge Thad Seegmiller who resigned his position on March 17, 2021. 

Following are the nominees followed by place of employment and residence: 

• William Frazier, J.D., attorney at law, resident of Saint George, 

• Judge Kenneth Jake Graff, J.D., Hildale City Justice Court Judge, resident of Saint George, and 

• Shawn McGinnis, J.D., attorney at law, resident of Saint George. 

A comment period will be held through August 20th, 2021. A final candidate will then be selected by the Washington City Mayor, Ken Neilson, within 30 days. The selection must then be certified by the Utah Judicial Council. To submit written comments about the candidates,  please contact Amy Hernandez at amymh@utcourts.gov.