Kingston approves ‘Sanctuary City’ declaration
After three hours of sometimes-emotional public comment from both sides of the issue, a divided council passed the resolution by a 5-3 margin.
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Kingston mayor’s “sanctuary city” declaration runs into resistance
It may be a non-binding memorializing resolution, but a proposal by Mayor Steve Noble to declare Kingston a “sanctuary city” — welcoming to immigrants regardless of legal status — is generating debate and opposition as it heads to the Common Council floor next week.
Poll: Should Kingston be declared a “sanctuary city”?
Several weeks ago, a divided Common Council committee approved a resolution pushed by Mayor Steve Noble to declare Kingston a “sanctuary
Committee approves ‘Sanctuary City’ declaration for Kingston
Next up for the controversial resolution which states city won’t probe most people’s immigration status: The full Common Council.
Mayor wants to make Kingston a “sanctuary city”
Noble said his communication to the Common Council was prompted by requests from local clergy and the nonprofit law firm Worker Justice Center that he consider a Sanctuary City declaration in response to the election of Donald Trump as president.