Christopher Randall has served Wheat Ridge as presiding judge of the city’s municipal court since January 1, 2002. Judge Randall submitted his resignation on October 3, 2023, effective December 31, 2023. Per Sec. 14-6 of the Code of Laws, Mayor Starker has appointed Judge Paul Basso as the substitute municipal judge effective January 1, 2024, until a presiding judge is appointed by Council. Judge Basso serves quite frequently as a relief judge and administrative hearing officer for Wheat Ridge Municipal Court and is very familiar with the City’s court functions. Staff requests direction from Council on the path forward to select and appoint a presiding judge in 2024.