NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
Feb. 27, 2026
(For More Information:
Michele Hill
KLC Director of Communications & Marketing
859.977.4111 or mhill@klc.org
Cities Drive Kentucky License Plate Hits Production, Supporting Disaster Relief for Cities Statewide
LEXINGTON, KY – The Kentucky League of Cities’ Cities Drive Kentucky specialty license plate entered production on February 27 and is now available for purchase online. The license plates are expected to arrive at local county clerk’s offices across the state next month. Proceeds from the Cities Drive Kentucky plate directly support the KLC Cities Helping Cities Fund, a disaster-relief initiative that helps Kentucky cities respond quickly when natural disasters strike. The funds will provide immediate assistance to cities impacted by tornadoes, flooding, hail, severe storms, and other disasters.
Kentucky cities play a critical role in citizens’ daily lives — serving as hubs for utilities, public safety, emergency response, and essential services. Most Kentuckians work in a city, attend school in a city, or rely on city-provided services. When disaster hits, restoring city operations is essential to helping entire communities recover.
“Cities are often the first to respond after a disaster,” said KLC President and Beaver Dam Mayor Paul Sandefur. “When utilities, public safety, and city facilities are disrupted, it affects everyone — not just city residents. This license plate is a meaningful way for Kentuckians to support the cities that keep their communities running, especially in moments when help is needed most.”
“Cities truly drive Kentucky,” added KLC Executive Director/CEO J.D. Chaney. “We are proud to be able to provide this and thank the Department of Transportation for working with us to provide this new approach to disaster recovery.”
KLC Insurance data shows an ongoing, rising need for disaster response. Between 2021 and early 2026, storms, tornadoes, hail, and flooding cost cities tens of millions in damages, with multiple years seeing multi-million-dollar impacts. In 2025 alone, damages exceeded $22 million.
The Cities Helping Cities Fund will support immediate needs and enable KLC to quickly assist cities with urgent costs following a disaster — helping them stabilize operations, support first responders, and begin recovery efforts without delay.
The Kentucky League of Cities is a nonprofit organization that serves cities across the state, providing advocacy, legal services, training, financing, consulting, and more. KLC Insurance is the largest municipal insurance agency in the state. The League is governed by an executive board composed of elected and appointed city officials from across the state.
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Image attached: The KLC Cities Drive Kentucky license plate, which became public on Friday, Feb. 27.
