Historic Water Sales Referendum Passes in Kingston: 3,625 to 737

Cooper Lake Woodstock NY Photo credit: Corinne Gerval
Cooper Lake
Woodstock NY
Photo credit:
Corinne Gerval

“Rebecca Martin, founder of KingstonCitizens.org, said the decision was an important one. The group has been a strong proponent of the measure. “Congratulations to the citizens of Kingston for taking this important first step in protecting their water by voting ‘yes’ on the water sales referendum,” Martin said via email Tuesday night. “KingstonCitizens.org wishes to thank the leadership of the city of Kingston’s Common Council and our partners, including Kate Hudson of Riverkeeper, Kevin Smith of the Woodstock Land Conservancy and Mary McNamara of the Esopus Creek Conservancy.”  – The Daily Freeman

READ: Four Reasons to Vote Yes on the Water Sales Referendum on Tuesday, November 3rd.