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Community safety planning, marine patrols, and youth programs guide board discussions.

At the May 11, 2023 Council meeting, Prince Edward County approved the Queen Elizabeth School Expression of Interest process, confirmed a Tenant Selection Committee, passed a homelessness resolution calling for provincial action, and moved forward with a Habitat for Humanity land sale in Picton.

At its February 24 meeting, the County Council moved forward on firefighter negotiations, debated administrative monetary penalty reforms, corrected open-air burning fees, and approved a 2026 ballot question, while receiving a sobering housing and homelessness update.

Council decisions include firefighter negotiations, housing pressure updates, enforcement by-law changes, and a 2026 election ballot question.

Prince Edward County’s Affordable Housing Corporation paused the Disraeli Street project and called for stronger provincial and federal support to address growing housing needs.

Prince Edward County’s Affordable Housing Corporation reviewed homelessness programs and voted to pause the Disraeli Street housing project while exploring partnership options.

This clear meeting recap covers the OPP human trafficking presentation, community safety updates, and policing trends discussed at the Prince Edward County Detachment Board.

Council discussions focused on expanding housing supports through Leeward House, defining a community-based partnership with Krasyliv, and examining how automated speed enforcement could be applied locally.

Excerpt: Safety partnerships, policing realities, and community planning shape the discussion.

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.

At the May 23, 2023 Council meeting, Prince Edward County addressed housing pressures, farmland protection, and local community projects. Discussions included federal input, agricultural concerns, and resident feedback on development and infrastructure.

At the May 11, 2023 Council meeting, Prince Edward County advanced key housing initiatives including an Expression of Interest for the Queen Elizabeth School site, appointed a Tenant Selection Committee, passed a homelessness resolution, and approved the sale of surplus land to Habitat for Humanity in Picton.

Councillors focuses on housing and homelessness decisions, long-term care reporting, provincial policy resolutions, and infrastructure spending discussed at the May 9, 2023 Council meeting.

The meeting focused on real-life pressures facing residents, from healthcare access to roaming livestock and rising municipal costs.

Council backed new healthcare solutions and moved toward a livestock bylaw after hearing strong resident concerns across the county.