Disagreements fracture workforce development district

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Some counties in south-central Kentucky are criticizing their workforce development district and asking the governor to create a new one.

The Daily News (http://bit.ly/1A4NbpF ) reports officials in Warren, Allen, Logan and Simpson counties have asked Gov. Steve Beshear to establish a workforce development area separate from the Barren River Area Development District.

Agency Director Rodney Kirtley says he hopes officials can resolve their differences so the 10-county region can work together.

Warren County Judge-Executive Mike Buchanon said he’s unhappy with the workforce investment board’s focus and that the current structure doesn’t give him the ability to influence action by the agency.

Others say BRADD is trying to be fair to all counties. Edmonson County Judge-Executive N.E. Reed says BRADD provides services to the smaller counties that they couldn’t otherwise afford.

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Information from: Daily News, http://www.bgdailynews.com

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