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Ethics Commission honors Chair Charles Trauborough as he notifies governor of departure
Summary
The Ethics Commission recognized Chair Charles Trauborough, who has told the governor he will step down at the start of the year. Colleagues and guests praised his decades of public service, including long tenure on the parole board and more than a decade on the commission.
Charles Trauborough, chair of the Ethics Commission, has told the governor he will leave the post at the start of the year, and the commission held a recognition of his service at a convening where colleagues and local leaders paid tribute.
Secretary White, who introduced the tribute, called the moment “bittersweet” and praised Trauborough’s integrity and years of public service. White noted Trauborough’s previous long tenure on the parole board and his appointment to the commission in 2013, describing him as “an honorable man” whom she is proud to call a friend.
Trauborough’s nephew, Charles Strobel, read prepared remarks describing his uncle as “a true example of integrity and honor” and thanked him for being a role model. Strobel said Trauborough’s fairness and kindness leave a lasting impression on those who work with him.
Mayor Bill Purcell, making his first appearance before the commission, described Trauborough as “the conscience of the state” during difficult periods of oversight and change in the corrections and parole systems. Purcell said Trauborough’s leadership helped the state move beyond court-supervised oversight and credited the Ethics Commission with modeling cross-partisan integrity.
Other participants offered personal recollections and thanks for Trauborough’s steady leadership. Director Young noted that Trauborough has been a steady presence and wished him well in retirement. Secretary White is expected to assume the commission’s leadership role at the appropriate time.
The recognition closed with a formal presentation and photographs. No formal personnel action or vote on Trauborough’s departure was recorded during the meeting; remarks were celebratory and focused on his record of public service.
