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City team members graduate from local, state leadership programs

Human Resources News Police January 11, 2022

SET Leadership Grads

SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (January 11, 2022) — Three City of Somerset employees recently graduated from leadership programs designed to provide insight about Somerset-Pulaski County and Kentucky while offering opportunities for networking and professional development.

Somerset Police Chief William Hunt graduated from Leadership Kentucky in December, a program that consists of seven three-day sessions where participants travel the state to learn about its challenges and opportunities. Throughout these sessions, class members met with many of Kentucky’s current leaders and explored the state’s opportunities and resources, while also forming lifelong relationships and visiting new places.

Hunt was one of 50 participants from across Kentucky who represented a variety of public and private sectors. Session topics ranged from business and economic development to arts and tourism, natural resources and the environment, education, healthcare and social issues, agriculture, and government.

In addition to his 25 years serving the department, Hunt has led the city’s police force since January 2017 and is an honor graduate of the United States Air Force Police Academy. He is chair of the Lake Cumberland Area Drug Task Force and serves as the first vice president of KACP. In 2020, Hunt received the state’s highest professional honor in law enforcement from the Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police – the 2020 Chief of the Year Award.

Also in December, Human Resources Director Devan Smith and Communications Director Julie Nelson Harris graduated from the Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce’s version of this program, Leadership Lake Cumberland.

Leadership Lake Cumberland is designed to enhance the future of the region by identifying individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to the community and a potential for leadership. The course acquaints participants with issues of leadership, community structure and operation; provides opportunities for them to interact with present and future leaders; and promotes involvement in community issues and organizations.

Smith and Harris were two of 38 members of the 2021 class who represented a diverse range of Chamber member businesses and civic organizations.

A graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, Smith is a five-year employee of the city and has served as its human resources director since 2019. Harris, a graduate of the University of Kentucky, joined the city as communications director in 2020. She is president of the Master Musicians Festival and has served on the festival’s board for four years. Harris participated in Leadership Lake Cumberland as a representative of the Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority, where she also serves as a communications consultant.

Somerset Mayor Alan Keck, a Leadership Kentucky alumnus, said the city is committed to providing opportunities for its employees to grow personally and professionally.

“Fostering a culture where employees are empowered to lead and make decisions has been extremely important to me,” Keck said. “The knowledge and networking opportunities gained from these opportunities are incredibly powerful. I am thrilled for these members of our team and excited to see what they will bring to the table because of their experience.”

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Parking tickets may be paid in the Office of the City Clerk at 306 E. Mt. Vernon St. or mailed in the original citation envelope. Checks should be made payable to “City of Somerset.” Failure to comply with the citations within seven (7) days will result in the fine being doubled. Failure to pay within 30 days will result in a citation to Pulaski District Court. If convicted in District Court there will be an additional court cost of up to or more than $100. The registered owner of a vehicle at the time of the violation shall be liable for all fines. Fees subject to change without notice.

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Parking over designated time: $5
Parking on painted curb: $5
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Blocking driveway: $5
Parking on wrong side of street: $5
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Parking on sidewalk: $10
Parking at fire plug: $10
Parking in handicapped space $25