'Transparency matters': Some Burnet County residents concerned about selection process for new judge

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The new year will bring new leadership to Burnet County, Texas.

Burnet County Commissioners and members of the public discussed a process for picking a new county judge this week, following the recent resignation of former Judge James Oakley. He stepped down in December amid ongoing legal troubles and harassment claims.

With two years until another election for voters in the the area to choose another judge, the four county commissioners must select a replacement for the time being.