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Council holds first reading on residency rule change to 40-mile radius; members say it's a 'quick fix' to revisit
Summary
At first reading, Local Law No. 3 was presented to change the city's residency requirement to a 40-mile radius; President Shaw described it as a 'quick fix' and councilors said they intend to revisit the language before final action.
The caucus received the first reading of Local Law No. 3, amending residency requirements in chapter 110, section 2 of the Kingston code to reflect a 40-mile radius from the city's geographical limits and to eliminate a current restriction. The Moderator read the proposed language: "By changing section 1 1 10 dash 2 to reflect a 40 mile radius externally from the geographical limits of the city of Kingston and eliminating the restriction which currently..." President Shaw and other members characterized the change as a temporary or "quick fix" while the council continues to refine the policy.
Members debated scope and implementation, including whether the change affects current employees; President Shaw said the goal is to revisit the language to determine the council's long-term intent. One member asked how the change would operate and whether it would cover current employees; portions of that exchange indicated there was some confusion about the exact draft language and committee handling. No final vote was taken during the caucus.
