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Ethics panel nixes League of Cities' gift to former president

jbrammer@herald-leader.com (Jack Brammer) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00 EDT

FRANKFORT — The Executive Branch Ethics Commission on Monday rejected a plan by the Kentucky League of Cities to spend up to $500 on a gift for Secretary of State…

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League of Cities reduces expenses, drops think tank

lblackford@herald-leader.com (Linda B. Blackford) — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:41 EST

The new director of the Kentucky League of Cities has dissolved the group's costly think tank, one of a series of changes to reduce the League's expenses and make it…

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Kentucky League of Cities names new insurance director

ctruman@herald-leader.com (Cheryl Truman) — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00 EST

The Kentucky League of Cities has named Douglas Goforth its chief insurance officer, replacing William Hamilton, who was fired in June.

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Kentucky League of Cities, association of counties describe reforms

lblackford@herald-leader.com (Linda B. Blackford) — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00 EDT

Officials at the Kentucky League of Cities and the Kentucky Association of Counties say they're remaking their groups to both meet legislative mandates and erase the shadows of recent scandals.

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New Hampshire man named new leader of Kentucky League of Cities

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00 EDT

A New Hampshire man has been named the new executive director of the Kentucky League of Cities, the organization announced Wednesday.

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Judge Goodwine recuses herself from League of Cities case

jhewlett@herald-leader.com (Jennifer Hewlett) — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00 EDT

Fayette Circuit Judge Pamela Goodwine has recused herself from presiding over a civil case in part because of her service on a Blue Grass Airport citizens' advisory committee.

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New president takes helm at Kentucky League of Cities

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:45 EDT

Bowling Green Mayor Elaine Walker has replaced Jackson Mayor Mike Miller as president of the Kentucky League of Cities.

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Committee investigating fraud will subpoena documents

vhoneycutt@herald-leader.com (Valarie Honeycutt Spears) — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00 EDT

An Urban County Council committee investigating fraud allegations by a city employee will subpoena documents as part of its inquiry, according to an interim report given to the full council.

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KLC insurance director fired

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00 EDT

FRANKFORT — The Kentucky League of Cities, under fire for more than a year for high salaries, expenses and conflicts of interest, has fired William Hamilton, director of insurance services.

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LFUCG committee wants fraud documents by Wednesday

lblackford@herald-leader.com (Linda B. Blackford) — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00 EDT

A committee of the Lexington Urban County Council members investigating an employee's fraud allegations want the details of those allegations by Wednesday — even though they've been previously deemed off-limits…

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City officials fire back at employee, criticize methods

lblackford@herald-leader.com (Linda B. Blackford) — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00 EDT

Officials of Lexington Mayor Jim Newberry's administration are firing back at Patrick Johnston, the city employee who raised questions about the way the city buys insurance.

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Legislative panel will shun KACo, KLC

jbrammer@herald-leader.com (Jack Brammer) — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:00 EDT

FRANKFORT — Two legislators said they have decided not to hold meetings of their joint committee this year at the state conferences of the Kentucky League of Cities and the…

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Council controversy stems from vote to hire KLC in 2007

lblackford@herald-leader.com (Linda B. Blackford) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00 EDT

On Sept. 11, 2007, Lexington city council members voted to move forward with hiring the Kentucky League of Cities to package the city's excess liability insurance. Everyone agreed, except for…

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Lexington city employee who made fraud reports keeps job for now

lblackford@herald-leader.com (Linda B. Blackford) — Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00 EDT

A Lexington city employee will keep his job for now as city council members explore the reasons for his job's elimination, including whether it's related to reports he made of…

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Acting KLC director to retire at end of year

lblackford@herald-leader.com (Linda B. Blackford) — Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00 EDT

Neil Hackworth, the acting executive director of the Kentucky League of Cities, will retire at the end of the year and will not be a candidate to become the executive…

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Morehead to KLC: Clean house

lblackford@herald-leader.com (Linda B. Blackford) — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00 EDT

Morehead City Council members want the Kentucky League of Cities to fire its top two executives and reconstitute its executive board. If it doesn't, the city says it will cancel…

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Northern Kentucky city sues KLC

lblackford@herald-leader.com (Linda B. Blackford) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00 EDT

The city of Cold Spring is suing the Kentucky League of Cities in a class action lawsuit to recoup money that was spent by the group on expenses, high salaries…

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Attorney general investigating KLC

lblackford@herald-leader.com (Linda B. Blackford) — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00 EDT

The state attorney general has confirmed his office is investigating the Kentucky League of Cities for possible illegal activity.

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Governor signs KACo, KLC accountability bills

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00 EDT

Gov. Steve Beshear signed into law Wednesday two bills to strengthen public accountability for the embattled Kentucky Association of Counties and Kentucky League of Cities.

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Beshear says he will sign accountability bill for KACo, KLC

jbrammer@herald-leader.com (Jack Brammer) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00 EDT

FRANKFORT — The Kentucky General Assembly approved a bill on Monday that would require more accountability and transparency for the embattled Kentucky Association of Counties and Kentucky League of Cities.

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