FRANKFORT, KY (October 21, 2026) – Auditor Ball is dedicated to fostering ethical governance and is proud to nominate three highly qualified individuals for consideration to serve on the Executive Branch Ethics Commission, which exists to enforce ethics laws and investigate misconduct in the Executive Branch. Auditor Ball nominates:
- Ms. Christine Trout Van Tatenhove, Special Counsel to Kentucky Speaker of the House David Osborne
- Mr. Laurance VanMeter, former Chief Justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court
- Mr. David Beck, former President and CEO of Kentucky Venues
“I am confident that whoever among these three nominees is chosen will work tirelessly to ensure our ethics commission operates with unyielding integrity and complete independence," Auditor Ball said.
Click here for Auditor Ball's formal nomination letter.
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