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Local Politics On Television

Thanks to COGECO Cable 13 and its volunteers, citizens in Kingston can "tune in" and stay involved in local politics, all from the comfort of their living rooms. MORE ...

What's New

The 2010 Annual Report highlights some of the accomplishments and work that took place last year and is part of the City's ongoing commitment to openness and accountability to Kingston residents. You can download the report as a PDF document.

Budget Discussions Wrap Up Early;
Voting On 2012 Spending Is Dec. 20

Nov 23/11 > Budget discussions closed last night, one day earlier than expected and the resulting 2012 Municipal Operating and Capital budgets will go before City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 20. MORE ...

Mayor Creates A Task Force On Development

Nov 30/11 > Mayor Mark Gerretsen has established a "Mayor's Task Force on Development" to examine the issues and challenges that development opportunities face when working within the current policies and practises in the City of Kingston. The Task Force will go before Kingston City Council for budget approval during the upcoming Dec. 6 meeting. MORE ...

Council Strategic Planning Sessions Complete

Jun 01/11 > Kingston City Council completed its third and final Strategic Planning Session on May 31. Based on their discussions, Council has committed to six areas of focus in alignment with the Sustainable Kingston plan. MORE ...

Multi-year Construction Schedule Revealed

Mar 22/11 > Construction season is set to begin, and the City is introducing a multi-year plan for Kingston's major capital construction projects from now through 2014. Sections Division Street and Bath Road are both scheduled for construction this year. MORE ...

Town & Gown Strategic Plan Unveiled

Feb 14/11 > The City of Kingston, Kingston Economic Development Corporation and Queen's University presented highlights of the new Town and Gown Strategic Plan on Tuesday, Feb. 15. MORE ...

Cultural Policy Plan Approved By City Council

The City's first Culture Plan was approved, by unanimous vote, on Sept. 21, 2010, by City Council. This document, which will guide the cultural development of Kingston over the next decade, was the result of year-long process lead by the City's Cultural Services Department. MORE ...

Kingston's New Official Plan Is In Effect

The Plan, which came into effect on January 27, 2010, replaces and consolidates the three previous Official Plans of the former City of Kingston, former Township of Kingston and the former Pittsburgh Township. MORE ...

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