Updated:Branstad names three new members to the Iowa Supreme Court
Iowa Supreme Court
Branstad names Thomas Waterman to the Iowa Supreme Court
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today at 2 p.m. appointed Thomas Waterman to the Iowa Supreme Court.
Gov. Branstad selected Waterman from the slate of nine candidates given to him by the Iowa Judicial Nominating Commission. By law, the governor is only allowed to choose justices from this list.
“It is the role of the judiciary in the state of Iowa to say what the law is, as applied to cases before the courts, rather than saying what the law should be,” said Branstad. “The separation of powers is central to our Iowa Constitution.”
Branstad said Waterman, of Pleasant Valley, brings private sector experience to the Supreme Court.
“My goal was to choose Supreme Court justices, from the available slate of candidates, who are most likely to faithfully interpret the laws and Constitution, and respect the separation of powers,” said Branstad.
Branstad names Iowa Court of Appeals Judge Edward Mansfield to the Iowa Supreme Court
(DES MOINES) –Gov. Terry E. Branstad today at 2:05 p.m. appointed Iowa Court of Appeals Judge Edward Mansfield to the Iowa Supreme Court.
Gov. Branstad selected Judge Mansfield from the slate of nine candidates given to him by the Iowa Judicial Nominating Commission. By law, the governor is only allowed to choose justices from this list.
“It is the role of the judiciary in the state of Iowa to say what the law is, as applied to cases before the courts, rather than saying what the law should be,” said Branstad. “The separation of powers is central to our Iowa Constitution.”
Branstad said Judge Mansfield, of Des Moines, brings both private practice experience and Court of Appeals knowledge to the Supreme Court.
“My goal was to choose Supreme Court justices, from the available slate of candidates, who are most likely to faithfully interpret the laws and Constitution, and respect the separation of powers,” said Branstad.
Branstad names Iowa District Court Judge Bruce Zager to the Iowa Supreme Court
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today at 2:10 p.m. appointed Iowa District Court Judge Bruce Zager to the Iowa Supreme Court.
Gov. Branstad selected Judge Zager from the slate of nine candidates given to him by the Iowa Judicial Nominating Commission. By law, the governor is only allowed to choose justices from this list.
“It is the role of the judiciary in the state of Iowa to say what the law is, as applied to cases before the courts, rather than saying what the law should be,” said Branstad. “The separation of powers is central to our Iowa Constitution.”
Branstad said Judge Zager, of Waterloo, brings both private practice experience and District Court knowledge to the Supreme Court.
“My goal was to choose Supreme Court justices, from the available slate of candidates, who are most likely to faithfully interpret the laws and Constitution, and respect the separation of powers,” said Branstad.
Iowa Supreme Court Welcomes New Justices, Commends Governor and Nominating Commission
Des Moines, February 23, 2011— Chief Justice Mark Cady, Iowa Supreme Court, has issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s appointment of three new justices:
“My colleagues and I are pleased with the Governor’s appointments to the court. The three appointees possess the qualities essential for judicial office: integrity, keen intellect, solid legal experience, and most important, respect for fair and impartial justice—the hallmark of Iowa’s court system. We look forward to working with the new justices and we welcome them to the court.
In addition, we commend the members of the State Judicial Nominating Commission for the time and effort they devoted to screening the applicants for the court, for their continued commitment to the principles of merit selection, and for sending the governor a slate of nine, high-caliber nominees. “
