LEXINGTON, KY – The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) presented a 2022 Safety Grant to the City of Benton. KLC members receive the money to help pay for various programs and services that reduce liability and make the community safer. KLC has awarded more than $5.5 million in liability and safety grants since 1999.
Representatives for the city thanked KLC and stressed the positive impact on their community. “Safety grants through the Kentucky League of Cities are always appreciated. This year it will be used for safety training, boots, and gloves,” Benton Mayor Rita Dotson said.
“It is our pleasure to be able to help our members fund important safety initiatives,” remarked KLC Executive Director/CEO J.D. Chaney. “KLC aims to help our member cities improve the health and safety of their community, and I know the safety improvements Benton officials have planned for the community will do just that.”
KLC Insurance Services is Kentucky’s largest municipal insurance provider. The agency helps members increase public safety with proactive programs and services. KLC insurance also provides a full range of 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.