News — Chris J. Suggs

First Quarterly Newsletter

I’ve published my first Quarterly Newsletter as a member of the City Council! This newsletter details what I’ve been up to since getting elected, expounds on some recent decisions made by the council, and provides some helpful news and information about the city government.

Christopher SuggsNovember 21, 2022

Kinston Councilmember Chris Suggs introduces a policy to promote the sale of vacant city-owned properties

Chris J. Suggs, Kinston councilmember and newest member of the city’s governing body, has introduced a policy aimed at promoting the sale of vacant city-owned properties and streamlining the city’s property bidding process.

Christopher SuggsOctober 18, 2022city council, community development, east kinston, properties

City receives $500,000 for Emma Webb Park renovations

Governor Roy Cooper announced the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) will award over $17 million in grants to fund 39 local parks and recreation projects across the state. The maximum award for any grant is $500,000, and I am delighted to learn that the City of Kinston will be receiving a $500,000 grant to go towards renovations at Emma Webb Park!