BENTON, KY – The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) presented the City of Benton with a 2023 Workers’ Compensation Safety Grant. KLC Insurance Services workers’ compensation members receive the money to help fund various programs and services that reduce liability and make the city safer. KLC has awarded more than $6.3 million in liability and safety grants since 1999.
Representatives for the city thanked KLC for the funds and stressed the grant’s positive impact on the community. “We appreciate this grant from KLC. The funds will help the city purchase personal protective equipment and provide safety training for our employees,” Benton Mayor and KLC Second Vice President Rita Dotson said. “Our longstanding partnership with KLC is important to us, and we appreciate their recognition of the importance of safety to Kentucky cities.”
“KLC is proud to be able to help our members provide important safety initiatives,” stated KLC Executive Director|CEO James D. Chaney. “These funds will help ensure the safety of city employees and the public. We appreciate the city’s commitment to making safety a priority.”
KLC Insurance Services is Kentucky’s largest municipal insurance program. The agency helps members increase public safety with proactive programs and services. KLC insurance provides affordable liability, property, workers’ compensation, and other municipal insurance products.
In addition to insurance, the Kentucky League of Cities offers employee benefits programs, legislative advocacy, financial and municipal law services, training, community development, and other resources that serve cities.