Ryland Heights

Kentucky Public Radio's Joe Sonka reports the effort was spurred by former Governor Matt Bevin's controversial pardons in 2019.

After years of trying, Republican Senator Chris McDaniel of Ryland Heights finally passed a bill this year to send the proposed amendment to voters.

If approved, the amendment would suspend a governor's power to issue pardons and commutations in the 60 days leading up to a governor election and the following 35 days before inauguration.

McDaniel says Bevin's abuse of the power shows that governors' authority should be limited so that voters can vet the appropriateness of their clemency actions.

That's right, Natalie.

And today we are joined by Ben Bach, who is running for Kenton County Commissioner in District 2, which is the southernmost part of the county, including Taylor Mill, Independence, Ryland Heights, and unincorporated parts of the county.

Ben, thanks a lot for being here.

Glad to be here.