As part of the state’s constitution, it is illegal to take an oath of public office in Kentucky if one has participated, incited or served as a second in a duel with deadly weapons.
And while this axiom always seems to generate a bit of laughter from newly-elected officials and their families, it has a deeper meaning in the 21st century.
During Tuesday’s investiture of Trigg County’s officials, Circuit Court Judge Jamus Redd shared his thoughts on those words with the incoming cadre, and what they should mean when one has county business in mind.
About to be passed by Lyon County’s Travis Perry in the all-time Kentucky high school basketball history books for career scoring, Rev. Harry Todd offered benediction over the incoming county leaders.
Those sworn in Tuesday include:
— H.B. Quinn as master commissioner.
— April Washer, Ashley Hargrove, Teri Groves, Heather Hooks and Lesley Hampton as deputy clerks.
— Carmen Finley as county clerk.
— Alana Baker Dunn, Cameron Sumner, Mike Lane, Barry Littlejohn, Jeff Broadbent, Mike Wright and Patrick Bush as magistrates.
— Stan Humphries as judge-executive.
— Stevie Cunningham as deputy jailer. James Hughes as jailer.
— Todd King as mayor.
— And John Oliver DeBlois as constable.
Trigg County Sheriff Aaron Acree had prior obligations, and will be sworn into office at a later date.
In closing, Redd thanked officials for their tireless campaigning efforts, and in humor noted “it’s all downhill from here.”
