The 2023 KACo Annual Conference & Exposition is just around the corner! Hotel rooms are filling up fast, so make sure you register and reserve your room as soon as you can. The discounted room block cut off is Oct. 24.

Note: We kindly request that individuals who need to cancel their room reservation notify Beth Pleasant (beth.pleasant@kaco.org) before contacting the hotel. This will allow us to promptly handle the cancellation and make the room available to others. Thank you.

Perry, Griggs newest members of State Board of Elections

The two newest members of the Kentucky State Board of Elections (SBE) are no strangers to public service. Sue Carole Perry of Shelby County and Julie Griggs of McCracken County are both former county clerks.

The two were sworn in by Circuit Judge Katie Gabhart this week to serve a four-year term with the SBE.

NACo Cybersecurity Leadership Academy

As security education expands across organizations, so do the cyberthreats they face. In response, counties across the country are joining the NACo Cybersecurity Leadership Academy: a 12-week virtual course with the latest insights from industry experts and current CIOs/CISOs in the field, as well as the opportunity to network with cybersecurity professionals across the nation. It coaches participants on what it means to think and act as a cybersecurity leader.

Throughout October, NACo is extending an Academy BOGO to every county.

Cybersecurity Month: Implement policies and procedures enforcing strong passwords

Why is it so important to have strong passwords when protecting your online accounts, network logins and digital footprint?

A mountain of information is stored within user accounts that most people don’t even realize. Online accounts may contain credit card information, personal health information, banking data, and the list goes on and on.

This week in pictures

KACo's Jesse Penn attended a Harlan County Fiscal Court meeting earlier this week. Pictured from left are Robert Leo Miller, Bill Moore, Paul Browning, Penn, Jim Roddy, Judge/Executive Dan Mosley and James F. Howard.

Murray State University’s Hutson School of Agriculture announced the recipients of two annual awards during Homecoming 2023. Cumberland County Judge/Executive Luke T. King received one of those awards, being named the 2023 Outstanding Young Agriculture Alumnus. 

The Franklin County Fiscal Court broke ground on its new Road Department. This new state-of-the-art facility will replace the aging buildings on the property. Metal girders, for framing, have already been delivered to the site. Replacing the road department has been a priority of the court.

Safety and Loss Control Specialist Steve Clary taught a defensive driving class to these participants in Paducah earlier this week.

Madison County Clerk Kenny Barger's office wrapped up the first day of training for its election officers as they prepare for the upcoming election.

Southside Elementary School students in Hopkins County met Nala, Detective Brad Ross’ K9 dog, and learned about how Nala helps in their community. Ross are Nala are with the Hopkins County Sheriff's Office.

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