Commissioner Mark Western

Member appointed to 2nd term on Ethics Commission, field narrowed for vacancy

Senate Minority Leader Kathy Hogan, center, D-Fargo, speaks next to Gov. Kelly Armstrong, left, and Senate Majority Leader David Hogue, R-Minot, during a meeting of the Ethics Commission Selection Committee on May 14, 2026. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota leaders on Thursday appointed Mark Western to serve a full, four-year term on…

Applications sought for North Dakota Ethics Commission

North Dakota Ethics Commission member Mark Western listens to Executive Director Rebecca Binstock during a Feb. 18, 2026, meeting at the North Dakota Capitol in Bismarck. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota is accepting applications for two seats on the state Ethics Commission. The board is looking for a commissioner to replace Chair…