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Office of the Judge-Executive
Shelby County Fiscal Court
News Release
September 2, 2009
Blake Selected as Board Member for KIPDA
SHELBYVILLE, KY.
Shelby County Judge-Executive Rob Rothenburger announced
that local resident Karen Blake has been selected as the
minority representative for the Kentuckiana Planning and
Development Agency Board.
Blake is currently
employed as Finance Officer for the Shelby County Fiscal
Court. She recently graduated from Jefferson Community
College in Shelbyville, KY with an associate’s degree in
Office Systems Technology.
In response to her
recent selection as board member, Blake responded, “It’s
an honor to be selected and have the opportunity to
become more involved. I’m looking forward to serving on
the board and having a voice in the Kentucky grant
funding process.”
KIPDA board members are
responsible for voting on grant funding projects such a
senior citizen programs, road projects, water projects,
and numerous other state funded grants.
Rothenburger commented
on Blake’s new position, “Karen [Blake] is an inspiring
individual. Her career has continued to ascend while
accepting more responsibilities at work, completing an
Associates Degree at Jefferson Community College all
while addressing the needs and challenges of raising a
family. Her efforts and accomplishments have been
recognized throughout the region, thus her appointment
to the KIPDA board.”
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For
more information contact:
Karen Blake, Shelby County Finance Officer
419
Washington Street
Shelbyville,
KY 40065
(502) 633-1220
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