State Rep. Samara Heavrin has received an honor from the Kentucky League of Cities (KLC).
The Kentucky League of Cities presented Heavrin, R-Leitchfield, with a “Friend of Kentucky Cities” award, which KLC bestows to legislators who perform outstanding work advocating for issues that impact cities across the state.
Heavrin worked with KLC to pass language in Senate Bill 271 during the 2022 General Assembly session to help city police departments investigate domestic violence cases.
“City police departments deal with all types of issues, including domestic violence,” KLC Director of Public Affairs Bryanna L. Carroll said. “It is important that they have all the tools possible to investigate these types of crimes that often involve some of the community’s most vulnerable population. We appreciate Rep. Heavrin’s willingness to champion an amendment that provides city officers information that can help them combat these cases.”
Heavrin thanked KLC officials for the recognition while noting the importance of working with cities to improve the quality of life for its citizens.
“I am extremely thankful to the Kentucky League of Cities for nominating me as a ‘Friend of Kentucky Cities.’ As a state legislator, I know how important it is to have a solid working relationship with local governments,” Heavrin said. “Local officials work directly in our communities and are in constant contact with their citizens, so having a solid relationship with these officials allows us to know what Kentucky communities need. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of all Kentuckians. One way we can do that is by working with our local governments.”
“City officials appreciate the support and advocacy of Rep. Heavrin,” KLC Executive Director|CEO James D. Chaney stated. “She has been a strong partner for cities, and we look forward to a continued relationship in future sessions as we discuss ways to strengthen Kentucky communities.”
Founded in 1927, the Kentucky League of Cities is a membership association of more than 370 cities across the commonwealth.
(Photo l-r: KLC Director of Public Affairs Bryanna L. Carroll, Rep. Samara Heavrin, Executive Director|CEO James D. Chaney)
By Ken Howlett, News Director
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