Mayor Crawford Not Renewing East Wenatchee Municipal Court Judge’s Contract

East Wenatchee Mayor Jerrilea Crawford will not be retaining current Municipal Court Judge Chancy Crowell.

Crawford said she will announce Crowell's replacement in just a couple of weeks.

"His contract ends at the end of this year, so it's an opportunity for me just to explore all options." explained Crawford, "I've decided to go in a different direction."

Crowell first began his role as municipal judge in 2010. The position is a 4-year contract.

Per East Wenatchee city code, the mayor has the right to appoint municipal judges.