The 21st Judicial District Nominating Commission has selected a new district magistrate judge in Clay and Riley County.
John McNish, a private practice attorney from Marysville, will replace the late Judge Bill Malcolm who passed away on Oct. 15, 2023. McNish beat out Daniel Brenner of Holton and Audrey Waid of Clay Center for the position.
McNish currently works for his own firm Bolton & McNish LLC in Marysville. He has been a licensed attorney for 42 years.
He will serve one year in office and then stand for a retention vote in the next general election to remain in the position. If retained, McNish will then serve a four-year term beginning in 2025. His current term starts effective immediately upon his swearing-in.
