Justice Tom Chambers to step down this year
Justice Tom Chambers, the Supreme Court's Renaissance man, announced recently that he won't seek another term on the high court's bench. The Seattle Times has the story here. We'll have more on his tenure in months to come.
The announcement opens another seat at the rapidly-changing court. Justice Charles Wiggins replaced Richard Sanders last year, and Justice Stephen Gonzalez was sworn in this month to replace retiring Justice Gerry Alexander. By law Gonzalez must run again this fall.
Former Pierce County Executive John Ladenburg and King County Superior Court Judge Bruce Hilyer have both announced their bids to replace Chambers.
