Kentucky League of Cities
Tad Long has extensive experience in community and economic development, currently serving as the Community & Economic Development Manager and Director of Community Development Services at the Kentucky League of Cities since March 2000. In these roles, Tad oversees initiatives that support 370 member cities by developing strategic plans, updating land-use plans, and fostering collaborative discussions to enhance residents' quality of life. Previously, Tad was the Executive Director of the Lancaster Main Street Program from January 1989 to June 1997, focusing on downtown development initiatives in design, volunteer organization, promotion, and economic growth. Tad holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Kentucky and completed a Mini-MBA Certificate Program at the University of St. Thomas in 2002.
Kentucky League of Cities
The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) is an association of more than 380 Kentucky cities. KLC provides cities, elected city leaders and municipal employees with a number of services including legislative advocacy, legal services, policy development, community development, research and training, as well as enterprise services such as financing for cities. In addition, KLC Insurance Services is the largest municipal insurance carrier in Kentucky. KLC is overseen by a board of directors representing communities of all sizes and is recognized as one of the nation's most innovative and successful leagues of its kind. KLC was formed in 1927 when 12 Kentucky cities came together to create a unified front on common legislative issues and to benefit from economies of scale for purchases. Today, KLC continues to respond to our members' changing needs. In 1987, cities came to KLC because they could not afford or find insurance. The result was what is now called Kentucky League of Cities Insurance Services (KLCIS), a member-owned insurance pool. Mission Statement: The Kentucky League of Cities serves as the united voice of cities by supporting community innovation, effective leadership and quality governance.