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A late 11% increase in OPP policing costs forced Prince Edward County council to revise its nearly finalized 2026 budget.

PEC Council’s latest meeting focused on local growth, climate action, wetlands, and food protection, with committee votes shaping how residents experience development, infrastructure, and environmental planning across the County.

PEC Council approved key initiatives on economic development, childcare, Wellington Rotary Beach, and long-term care staffing, while deferring the taxi bylaw, signaling a connected, action-focused approach heading into 2026.

PEC Council recognized local community milestones, supported Reaching for Rainbows’ Day of the Girl Child, approved 2026 council schedules, updated disclosure policies, and created a new Economic Development Working Group, while discussions on cost savings ended without a vote.

A divided but decisive PEC Council wrestled with how fast to act on infrastructure funding, balancing urgency, affordability, and the challenge of explaining tough choices to residents.

A clean audit confirmed accurate County finances, but Audit Committee members made clear that long-term affordability, rising debt, and provincial growth pressures now demand a more strategic financial story.

Prince Edward County Council held its first asset management working session, examining road conditions, infrastructure funding gaps, and the long-term tax implications of maintaining local roads.

This PEC Council working session focused on the County’s Asset Management Plan, highlighting the financial realities of maintaining and improving road infrastructure. Council members raised concerns about data accuracy, rural fairness, and long-term costs, while staff outlined operational limits and funding pressures.

Committee discussions focused on development charges, public consultation, audit oversight, and project management. Decisions aim to improve transparency, accountability, and long-term planning for PEC infrastructure projects.

Committee discussions focused on development charges, audit oversight, and infrastructure planning. Key decisions aim to improve transparency, manage growth-related costs, and strengthen financial accountability in PEC.