Public Notice: Notice of Public Hearing of the Kinston City Council

City of Kinston

Notice of Public Hearing of the Kinston City Council

Notice is hereby given that the Kinston City Council will hold a Public Hearing at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in City Hall Council Chambers, 207 East King Street, Kinston, NC and/or by virtual format. The following item will be heard:

1. The City of Kinston Police Department has received notice of eligibility and preapproval from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (the COPS Office) for an award under the funding opportunity entitled 2025 FY25 Community Policing Development: Supporting Agencies Seeking Accreditation. The approved award amount is $51,270. This grant does not require a match from the City of Kinston.

The aforementioned item(s) may be changed or amended at the public hearing. Citizens are encouraged to attend and express opinions at the hearing. Copies may be obtained from the address below. Persons with special needs should contact the City Clerk at 252-939-3115 at least two workdays prior to the date of the hearing.

Keith Goyette

Chief of Police

205 East King Street, PO Drawer 339, Kinston, NC 25802-0339

252-939-3144 or keith.goyette@kinstonnc.gov