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KLC Welcomes New Leadership
Auburn Mayor Mike Hughes will serve as the 2023-2024 president, Benton Mayor Rita Dotson is the first vice president, and Beaver Dam Mayor Paul Sandefur is the second VP
Cities Can Participate in Financial Training Program
The Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund, a nonprofit organization, has opened an application opportunity for municipalities to participate in a financial training program.
KLC Hosts Blood Drive During Conference
KLC is partnering with our regional blood center to support the needs of Kentuckians with a blood drive during the 2023 KLC Conference & Expo.
Plantation Recertified as a KLC City of Ethics
Congratulations to the City of Plantation for obtaining its City of Ethics recertification.
Reminder on University Tuition Discount Partnerships
The fall school semester is here, and Kentucky League of Cities member employees and officials are eligible for tuition discounts from two Kentucky institutions.
Community Wildfire Defense Grants Available Through Oct. 31
Kentucky cities can apply for funding to prepare for and reduce the risk of wildfires through the Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) program.
New Form I-9 Available to Employers
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that as of Aug. 1, 2023, a new Form I-9 is available to employers.
Cities Asked to Provide Digital Equity Info
The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet is asking city officials for help identifying digital equality issues in the commonwealth.
KLC Seeks Nominee for Board
KLC is seeking individuals who are interested in serving on the Kentucky Water Resources Board.
LEAD Award Deadline Aug. 4
The KLC LEAD scholarship award program benefits mayors throughout Kentucky by providing financial assistance for KLC conferences and learning events.
New Law on Organization Fee Paycheck Deductions
Senate Bill 7 (2023) prevents public employers, like cities, from deducting labor organization membership fees from employee paychecks.
Richmond Recertified as a KLC City of Ethics
Congratulations to the City of Richmond for obtaining its City of Ethics recertification.
Shepherdsville and Kentucky Bond Corp Announce $30M Project
KLC and Shepherdsville city officials celebrated a $30 million improvement project that is funded from a Kentucky Bond Corporation lease agreement.
KLC Launches Enhanced Income Fund for Cities
The Kentucky League of Cities is excited to introduce the Enhanced Income Fund as a new investment offering for cities in the KLC Investment Pool program.
Cities Can Apply for Hazard Mitigation Grants
Cities that suffered damage during February and March storms can now apply for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding through Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM). Severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, and landslides cre...
