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The Kingston Common Council in New York might vote this week on a proposal to change the city's definition of affordable rent. Currently, the city uses 80 percent of the Area Median Income, as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, to determine affordable rents. However, some council members are advocating for a lower threshold.
Mayor Steve Noble has expressed strong opposition to the proposal. In a guest column, Mayor Noble warned that changing the definition could negatively impact housing development in Kingston. He has threatened to veto the proposal if it passes.
The council's next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday (January 7) at 7 p.m., where the vote might take place. The proposal still needs to overcome several hurdles before it can be brought to the floor for a vote, as noted in a report by the Daily Freeman.