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Kingston council approves 30-day moratorium on new development despite opposition from mayor pro tem
Summary
The Kingston City Council approved a 30-day moratorium on new development after motions on March 2, 2026; the vote was recorded as carried by Councilman Reggie Applin and opposed by Mayor Pro Tem Payton Silvers. Implementation details were not provided in the transcript excerpt.
The Kingston City Council voted to impose a 30-day moratorium on new development in the city during its March 2 meeting. Councilmember Kate Posey moved to approve the moratorium and Patresha Northgraves seconded; the transcript records the motion as "carried by Reggie Applin and opposed by Payton Silvers." The motion was added to and approved on the meeting agenda earlier in the session.
The transcript excerpt does not specify what actions city staff must take to implement the moratorium or whether existing permits are affected. Council members who spoke for or against the moratorium beyond the recorded vote are not named in the provided text. The council consists of Mayor Michael McFarland, Mayor Pro Tem Payton Silvers, Councilman Reggie Applin, Councilwoman Kate Posey and Councilwoman Patresha Northgraves.
