“The City of Kingston’s investments in its infrastructure, institutions and local amenities have enhanced its status as a regional destination for arts, culture and history, even as the city addresses housing affordability and budgetary constraints,” state comptroller Tom DiNapoli wrote after a recent visit.
DiNapoli, whose work more frequently involves criticism of local governance, was anything but negative in this report.
“Kingston has implemented innovative strategies and investments to promote economic growth and meet today’s challenges. It has embraced its role as a destination city and is home to historic buildings, a maritime museum, parks, art galleries and a wide variety of small businesses,” DiNapoli said. “While the city’s finances have been stable, effectively managing budget pressures and making sustainable investments in infrastructure and services will be key to Kingston’s continued long-term fiscal health. I commend mayor Noble on his creative vision for Kingston’s future and his able stewardship of the city’s finances.”
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