June 28, 2024

Dept. of Justice reiterates guidance on use of medication in jails for opioid use disorder

The U.S. Department of Justice reminds correctional facilities, including county jails, about the applicability of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to incarcerated individuals recovering from opioid use disorder.

Training required to qualify for County-City Bridge Improvement Program

FY25 funding for a new County-City Bridge Improvement Program (CCBIP) is $25 million to cover the repair and replacement of county- or city-owned bridges. 

Funding applications will be accepted beginning July 1, 2024 using form TC 20-44 along with relevant bridge inspection reports.

To qualify for the CCBIP, county judge/executives must complete free online training provided by the Kentucky Transportation Center.

The first Local Bridges 101 webinars are scheduled for July 11 and July 16, however registration for these dates are now full. Judges who were unable to register can email doug.taylor@ky.gov for more information.

Private and public sector employment in Kentucky counties

The employment landscape in Kentucky reflects a diverse mix of private sector and government employment, which varies significantly across different counties. Understanding these variations provides valuable insights into the state's economic structure and labor market dynamics.

In Dec. 2023, private sector employment constituted 85% of total covered employment in Kentucky while the public sector accounted for 15%. Counties with the highest levels of private sector employment included Boone, Scott and Jefferson.

11 ways to revive your safety committee

✔ Meet once a month.

✔ Talk about problems in the workplace.

✔ Discuss whether any issues have been corrected since the most recent meeting.

✔ Adjourn.

When it comes to your safety committee meetings, does this agenda sound familiar?

KACo Time Capsule: June 1980

The June 1980 issue of County Viewpoint, KACo’s monthly newsletter, included a request to Gov. John Y. Brown to call a special legislative session to address fiscal issues for counties, announced the Governor’s Task Force on Jails and promoted Kenton County Commissioner Robert Aldemeyer’s campaign for the NACo presidency.

Read the full issue here. 

Upcoming Training Opportunties

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This week in pictures

Another Buc-ee's is open in Kentucky! Warren County Judge/Excutive Doug Gorman shakes hands with Beaver at the grand opening celebration for Buc-ee's Smiths Grove.

The Cumberland County Road Department was recognized at the June meeting of the Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce. Attendees thanked the department for their hard work during the recent tornadoes and strong storms. 

Mercer County recently achieved StormReady status from the National Weather Service. Emergency Management Director Brad Cox (right) is pictured with Mike Kochasic, Warning Coordination Meteorologist from the NWS Louisville office.

Jessie Halladay, Deputy Director of the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission, spoke at the KACo Leadership Institute's training seminar on best practices for opioid settlement funds.

Washington County Magistrate Bobby Russell (left) and Judge/Executive Tim Graves at the KLI seminar on opioid settlement funds.

Hardin County Chief Deputy Coroner Shana Norton shared how her community is using opioid settlement funds to establish a Quick Response Team.

The KACo Listening Tour visited the Barren River ADD office this week. Attendees discussed jails, medical cannabis and road funding.

Allen County PVA Tracy Oliver (center) talks with Warren County Attorney Amy Chandler and KACo's Jim Henderson.

Allen County Jailer Tim Meador, Warren County Jailer Stephen Harmon and Logan County Jailer Joshua Toomey at this week's Listening Tour session.

Webster County Emergency Management Director Jeremy Moore talked with Treasurer Tonia Duncan at the Listening Tour session held at the Green River ADD office.

County officials from the Green River ADD region met with KACo staff during a Listening Tour session.

Webster County Judge/Executive Steve Henry, Daviess County Commissioner Chris Castlen and KACo's Gracie Kelly.

KACo President and Scott County Magistrate David Livingston at the Unemployment Insurance Board meeting this week.

Anderson County Judge/Executive Orbrey Gritton and Kenton County Attorney Stacy Tapke at the All Lines Fund Board meeting.

Carlisle County Judge/Executive Greg Terry and Harlan County Judge/Executive Dan Mosley at the Workers Compensation Board meeting.