County Court Judge Donna Taylor to Retire February 11, 2026
County Court Judge Donna F. Taylor of the 7th Judicial District has announced her retirement, effective February 11, 2026. Judge Taylor served the 7th District, comprised of Antelope, Cuming, Madison, Knox, Pierce, Stanton, and Wayne counties, since her appointment in 2001.
In her announcement letter to the governor, Judge Taylor commended "the professional and loyal service of our Clerk Magistrates and court staff, both past and present," as well as noting "the professionalism and expertise of our attorneys and attorneys visiting our judicial district."
During her time on the bench, Judge Taylor served as a member of Northeast Nebraska Juvenile Drug Court in Madison County. She also served as presiding judge of the 7th Judicial District, County Court, a total of five times, most recently in 2020. Additionally, she served as President of the Nebraska County Judges Association from 2010-2011, along with a history of service and leadership to the organization.
After taking the bench in 2001, Taylor has been regularly retained in her judicial position by area voters, most recently in 2022.
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