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  1. Mayor Steve Noble oversaw goals for a housing revamp in Ulster County.

Kingston Proposes 6.9% Property Tax Increase for 2027 Budget

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Kingston's Mayor Steve Noble presented a proposed 2027 budget totaling $69,415,355, which represents an increase from the 2026 budget of $63,383,672. The proposal includes a 6.9% property tax increase and new revenue sources, such as an occupancy tax on hotels and motels and fines collected from school speed zone camera violations. Kingston receives sales tax revenue from Ulster County.

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The budget allows for significant capital expenditures, including building a new Central Fire Station and purchasing new emergency vehicles. The funding also provides contingency for raises for the Kingston Fire Department and members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, despite rising costs and financial stressors.

Mayor Steve Noble previously oversaw goals for a housing revamp in Ulster County.

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  • KingstonThe city proposing the 2027 budget and tax increases
  • Ulster CountyThe county from which Kingston receives sales tax revenue

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  • Department of Public WorksSpeculative

    The Department of Public Works could see greater operational funding due to increased city revenue.

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