According to Hubert Smith of One on One with Hubert Smith and the Hubert Smith Radio Show. Knox County Commission today appointed Farragut Resident Ken Gross to the Knox County Ethics Committee. In a vote of 8-1-1-1 Gross was selected. Commissioner McKenzie voted for another candidate. Commission Vice Chairman Larry Smith voted for a candidate named Daniels. Commissioner Amy Broyles was absent.
The Commission postponed any other discussion on the future of the Ethics Committee. In related news, Gross currently serves as the Republican State Executive Committeeman for State Senate District Six.