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The Kinston City Council approved an operating budget for the next fiscal year that did not include the previously proposed raise. The Council also voted Monday night to allow Lions Water Adventure, Holloway pool, and the Fairfield Park splash pad to open on June 20.
Former and current members of the city council do not support a proposed raise for the Kinston mayor and city council, which will be voted on Monday evening.
The public is hereby advised that per G.S. 159-12, the City Manager has submitted the proposed budget for the City of Kinston for FY 2020-2021 to the Mayor and the City Council. The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget during their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 15, 2020 at 7:00 pm, or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 207 E. King Street, Kinston, North Carolina or via remote communications technology.
On Friday evening, City of Kinston Councilmember Kristal Suggs issued the following statement:
Council members wish to see warranty information on replacement parts before making a further decision.
The swearing-in ceremony took place during Monday’s meeting of the Kinston City Council.
Joseph Tyson is a dedicated man. He’s served his country and his community as a retired Lieutenant Colonel, former JROTC instructor, husband, father and mentor. He's accustomed to making decisions and getting things done. For more than 20 years, he’s contributed his knowledge and skillset to the Kinston City Council and now he’s retiring for the second time.
Among the highlights of Monday’s Kinston City Council meeting are the proclamation of Kinston Teens Day, along with the retirement recognition of longtime Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue member Thomas Gay.
Verizon Wireless has taken its proposition for a cellular tower in Downtown Kinston off the table.
Among the talking points of last week’s Kinston City Council Meeting included Verizon’s request to delay a decision on the downtown tower until Oct. 21 and a state pilot program purchasing four vacant lots on McCaskill Drive.
Kinston businessman Brandon Potter has organized a petition in opposition to a potential 180-foot Verizon tower in the heart of downtown Kinston.
Four candidates have thrown their hats in the ring to vie for three seats on the Kinston City Council.
