Oklahoma Ethics Commission staff pose for a photo at the Oklahoma State Capitol June 6. From left to right: Compliance Officer Diana Diaz, Compliance Officer Denise Klein, Executive Director Ashley Kemp, General Counsel Stephanie McCord and Senior Compliance Officer Darci McKee. Photo by Keaton Ross/Oklahoma Watch
In a small office tucked in the southwest corner of the state Capitol, five state employees are watchdogs over thousands of elected officials, lobbyists and political campaigns.
The mission of the Oklahoma Ethics Commission has been consistent since a decisive vote of the people in 1990 authorized and established the agency: Hold elected officials accountable. Reign in the influence of money in pol…
