Most Recent Blog Entries

Terri Johnson on March 16, 2023

Celebrating Trees in Kentucky Cities

Terri Johnson on February 8, 2023

One job platform stands out when recruiting young people.

Michael Simon on February 2, 2023

Cities that use the IRS rate to reimburse employees and elected officials should note that on Jan. 1, 2023, the IRS raised the standard mileage reimbursement to 65.5 cents.

Terri Johnson on December 20, 2022

The “Cities Helping Cities” philosophy helps communities when they need it most.

Terri Johnson on December 1, 2022

Pickleball is one of Kentucky’s Fastest Growing Recreational Activities

Employers Should Prepare for Possible Overtime

Terri Johnson on October 21, 2022

The issue of homelessness is becoming more visible with unhoused/unsheltered individuals on the streets, but other aspects of the housing crisis are often hidden.

Chris Johnson on December 1, 2022

Every position in your city should have a job description that establishes the main points and essential qualifications.

Megan Griffith on September 9, 2022

September is National Preparedness Month, and KLC wants to remind our members of the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies.

Even though there are no state or federal requirements for job descriptions, employers can avoid many legal issues if postings are current and properly drafted.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its COVID-19 guidance on July 12, 2022, coinciding with the resurgence in COVID-19 cases.

Megan Griffith on June 29, 2022

The Open Meetings Act establishes a right of access to public meetings.

Michael Simon on June 9, 2022

The Family and Medical Leave Act obligates all public entities, including cities, to provide FMLA. However, not every city will have eligible employees.

Terri Johnson on May 25, 2022

Funding is Available for All Kinds of City Projects

Terri Johnson on May 3, 2022

Cities Can Save through the Cabinet of Finance and Administration

Terri Johnson on April 11, 2022

"Urban forestry” sounds like a contradiction in terms. How can a place be a green space and an urban space at the same time?