Gov. Steve Beshear today appointed three new members of the Judicial Nominating Commission for the 11th Judicial Circuit and District. He also reappointed one existing member. Senate Majority Leader Dan Kelly reportedly has an interest in an open judicial seat in that circuit. Could this be the first step in the process of appointing Kelly to that seat and opening up another Republican-held Senate seat for a special election?
The three new appointees are:
Blanche C. Minor, of Mannsville, is a retired state employee. The appointment replaces Ruth T. Hagan, whose term has expired. Minor shall serve for a term expiring Jan. 1, 2010.
Vernon E. Bagby, of Greensburg, is a retired funeral director. The appointment replaces Wilma D. Grigsby, whose term has expired. Bagby shall serve for a term expiring Jan. 1, 2012.
David R. Carney, of Springfield, is a factory technician with Trim Masters, Inc. The appointment replaces Bobby G. Curry, whose term has expired. Carney shall serve for a term expiring Jan. 1, 2012.
The reappointed member of the commision is:
Shiela W. Newcomb, of Campbellsville, is a field business office manager for Kentucky Utilities Company.
Larry Dale Keeling, a columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader, has spent most of his 35-plus years in journalism reporting on or writing editorials and columns about Kentucky’s politics and political issues. He now brings his experience and expertise on those topics to the KyKurmudgeon blog.
What happens if Ditty wins? I doubt Senator Kelly gets a shot.
Do you think this appointment will take place before the special
election? I don’t.