The Kingston City Council has scheduled a public hearing and special called meeting for Tuesday evening, June 30, to review and vote on the city’s proposed budget for the 2026–2027 fiscal year. The proceedings will begin at 6:00 p.m. at Kingston City Hall.

Residents can expect votes on several key financial measures, including:

• Property Tax Rate: The council is expected to maintain the current property tax rate at 82.34 cents per $100 of assessed value, leaving it unchanged from last year.

• Water and Sewer Rates: According to City Manager David Bolling, the proposed 2026–2027 Kingston Water and Sewer Department budget includes a 5% rate increase for city customers.

• Garbage Collection Fees: Residential trash pickup fees are proposed to rise from $11.00 to $12.50 per month.

Prior to voting on the upcoming fiscal year’s budget, the council will consider final amendments to the current 2025–2026 city and Water and Sewer Fund budget.

The public is invited to participate in person at City Hall starting at 6:00 p.m. For those unable to attend in person, the meeting will be live-streamed on the city’s official Facebook page.