PUBLIC NOTICE: City of Kinston Notice of Public Hearing FY 2020-2021 Budget

The public is hereby advised that per G.S. 159-12, the City Manager has submitted the proposed budget for the City of Kinston for FY 2020-2021 to the Mayor and the City Council. A copy of the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021 is on file in the office of the City Clerk, the Public Library, and on the City of Kinston’s website, www.ci.kinston.nc.us. The budget will also be available for public inspection during normal business hours when City Hall reopens to the public. The City Clerk’s office is located in City Hall at 207 E. King Street, Kinston, North Carolina.

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget during their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 15, 2020 at 7:00 pm, or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 207 E. King Street, Kinston, North Carolina or via remote communications technology.  Due to COVID-19, be advised that the manner of public input on this matter may be modified to be by submission of written comments or by electronic participation rather than in-person.  Any person who wishes to be heard on the budget may submit a Citizens Comment Form that can be found at the top of the City of Kinston’s website. For additional information, interested persons may contact the City Clerk’s office at Debra.Thompson@ci.kinston.nc.us or at (252) 939-3115.

                                                                      Tony Sears

                                                                      City Manager