Open to the public. Kingston City Council is the municipal governing body, with a Mayor and twelve Councillors. The Mayor represents the city as a whole and the Councillors are elected to represent each of the city's twelve districts. The Mayor and Councillors are each elected for a four-year term. The current Council began its term on Nov. 22, 2022.

Who is my Councillor?

Find out which district you live in and the councillor that represents you on the Mayor & Councillors page.

How does City Council affect you?

Council is the formal municipal decision-making body of the City of Kingston. Decisions made by Council have a direct impact on the residents of Kingston. Council is responsible for delivering community services. 

Key municipal services include; water and waste water, road maintenance and construction, community and family services, long-term care, environment and sustainability initiatives, recreation and leisure, transit and transportation, heritage and cultural vibrancy, and emergency services (fire, police, paramedics).  

How does Council make decisions?

Kingston City Council meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of the month where the Mayor and Council come together to discuss and make important decisions. 

These decisions primarily focus on the priorities outlined in the 2019-2022 Strategic Plan. Councillors also sit on a variety of committees and boards which offer specialized input and advice to City Council.