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A renewed push to return Sir John A. Macdonald’s statue to Picton’s Main Street has reopened deep divisions in Prince Edward County.

In Prince Edward County, a council meeting controversy has shifted from a single remark to a broader question of respect, accountability, and whether resident concerns about rural roads will lead to meaningful action.

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.

PEC Council unanimously supported Reaching for Rainbows, approved funding access for the County Food Hub, updated governance and disclosure policies, established a new economic development working group, and debated budget cost controls, with some motions withdrawn to respect timing and process.

Prince Edward County council addressed economic uncertainty, major job losses, international community ties, and critical infrastructure decisions during a full agenda that included approvals for a Friendship City Agreement with Krasiliv, new rights-of-way enforcement, and the long-awaited York Street reconstruction.

Prince Edward County council wrestled with economic uncertainty, community loss, rural property rights, infrastructure disruption, and ongoing housing challenges, signalling a shift toward values-driven decision-making amid rising financial pressure.

PEC Council meeting tackled the true cost of maintaining roads, bridges, buildings, and parks, revealing a major funding gap and setting the stage for tough budget decisions ahead.

PEC’s Audit Committee received a clean 2024 audit from KPMG but wrestled with rising net debt, long-term sustainability, and growing concern over provincial policies shaping the County’s financial future.

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.

The Council’s May 23, 2023 meeting focused on housing pressures, farmland protection, infrastructure priorities, and community projects. Decisions reflected a mix of federal input, local concerns, and ongoing planning challenges.