City of Madisonville receives safety grant | News

The Kentucky League of Cities has awarded a $6,000 grant to the City of Madisonville under the 2012 – 2013 Kentucky League of Cities Insurance Services Safety Grant Program. The grant program was established to help member cities to reduce workers’ compensation losses and to improve employee and public safety.

“These grant dollars will be used to offset equipment and training costs incurred by various departments in their effort to provide a work environment that is safe for employees and the public," said Daron Jordan, Community Development Director.

Mayor David Jackson explained, “Through the commitment of KLC to help member cities stretch their safety dollars the City of Madisonville is able to continue to provide our employees with the safest work environment possible. These grant funds will be utilized to offset costs associated with safety training and protective gear. We appreciate KLC’s recognition of our efforts to improve worker safety.”