Dear Kentucky dealers,

With a tight Governor’s race ahead, it is more important than ever that we are active and engaged. We’ve had much success over this last General Session, enacting policy that further strengthens and protects franchise dealers’ rights. We were able to ensure that manufacturer direct sales are prohibited, retail reservations must be assigned to dealers, military members do not need a Kentucky driver’s license to register a vehicle in the state and much more. We also look forward to seeing our Modernization Bill in full effect very soon and, with that, the digitalization of titling and registration in Kentucky. All these achievements were only made possible through your support, participation and KADET contributions.

Our industry and business constantly face threats. Securing pro-business and pro-dealer policies takes hard work, and it’s a fight we can’t win unless we have your investment to help elect and support legislators who care about our industry. Every role in the dealership is impacted by these political decisions, and it’s why we ask that you encourage your staff to contribute to our KADET fund. Whether it’s general managers, dealer operators, parts and service directors, finance and insurance managers or used/new car managers, everyone can play their part.

As new laws and regulations decide the future of our trade, we also look to our next generation of car dealers for support and participation.

So, if you haven’t donated yet, please donate today and encourage those in your dealership to donate as well. And if you have contributed but not the maximum of $2,000, please consider doing so. If you have already contributed, thank you very much for your support.

Our automotive industry creates jobs, boosts community involvement and charitable support and drives the economy. We need legislators in office who understand all that we contribute to the state of Kentucky and who support our businesses.

Thank you for your support,

Joe Cummins
KADA Chairman
Don Franklin Auto Group