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Council approves 40‑mile residency radius for city officials in local law amendment
Summary
The Laws and Rules committee approved a local law amending the city code to set a 40‑mile residency radius and remove a domiciles restriction. The council reported a 5–0 voice vote in favor during the May 20 meeting.
The Kingston council voted to amend the city code’s residency requirement, changing the rule to a 40‑mile radius and eliminating a restriction on domiciles described in the code.
During the meeting Chair (Speaker 4) read the committee report: “It’s a local law of the common council amending the city code, chapter 110, titled residency requirements by changing chapter 110-2 to reflect a 40 mile radius and to eliminate the restriction of domiciles….” After a motion and a second, the Chair called the vote and a speaker announced the motion passed “5 0.”
Council members did not record extended debate on the item in the transcript; the action was presented as a committee report and approved by voice vote. The council did not specify implementation details or an effective date in the meeting record; those items will appear when the finalized local law is published.
