Women Now Hold All Chief Judicial Seats On Minnesota Executive Branch And Appellate Courts
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Tuesday marks an unprecedented moment in Minnesota history.
The governor's office announced that the Minnesota Tax Court unanimously voted Wendy S. Tien to become chief judge -- which means women now hold all chief judge positions in the state's appellate and executive branch courts.
Tien joins these four other women:
- Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea
- Minnesota Court of Appeals Chief Judge Susan Segal
- Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings Chief Judge Jenny Starr
- Minnesota Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals Chief Judge Patricia Milun
Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday he's "proud to celebrate a more representative democracy." Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan said "representation matters on the bench."
"A more diverse judicial branch equates to a more representative government for our communities," Flanagan said.
Tien was appointed to the tax court by Walz in late 2019. Starr and Segal were also appointed by his administration.
Read more