According to an email from Aaron Wells of the Anderson County Republican Party. Anderson County Juvenile Court Judge April Meldrum announced today that she will be resigning Tuesday January 19, 2010. This seat was taken by the Democrats in the 2006 County General election. The Judge has significantly increased the case load while not increasing the departments overall budget.

The Anderson County Commission will fill the vacancy until the County General Election in August. On Tuesday January 19, 2010 the Anderson County Republican Party will conduct a County Convention “Caucus” where they will nominate and vote to endorse candidates for the County General Election in August.

If you are a Republican in Anderson County and interested in being a part of leading Anderson County over the next several years, contact Anderson County Republican Party Chairman Aaron Wells by email here or by calling Wells at 865-898-7471