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Can young adults build a future in Prince Edward County? Explore the mayoral candidates’ ideas for youth participation, jobs, housing, recreation, and community connections, along with the local strategies and services that could help young people live, work, and thrive in the County.

How should Prince Edward County balance new housing with infrastructure costs and community concerns? Explore the mayoral candidates’ proposals, the assumptions behind their numbers, and the questions residents still need answered about affordability, development charges, and future growth.

Ernie Margetson, Brad Nieman, and Terry Shortt say they would avoid using strong mayor powers, but what would that mean in practice? Explore the rules around budgets, development approvals, council votes, and the balance between local representation and County-wide priorities.

What does it really mean to protect farmland in Prince Edward County? This community discussion examines agricultural boundaries, LEAR mapping, development pressures, and the evidence behind local planning decisions.

Base31’s expansion could reshape Picton, but major questions remain around housing, infrastructure costs, affordability, and community impact.

Prince Edward County’s short-term accommodation debate is back in focus, with residents divided over whether STAs support tourism or strain the local housing supply. With data, regulation, and lived experiences all in play, the issue remains far from settled.

Perspectives on safety, policing, and prevention highlight local priorities.

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

Land planning, financial decisions, and a major housing summit signal the next phase of affordable housing efforts in the County.

Key decisions on land, financing, and partnerships move affordable housing efforts closer to construction in the County.

Council debates reveal divisions on housing, strong support for infrastructure upgrades, and growing concern over provincial influence on local decision-making.

Discussion focused on balancing farmland protection with housing needs, extending a Picton food truck use, and concerns about shifting planning decision power from council to staff.

Examines where councillors stood on key issues, including rural housing, temporary commercial use, and decision-making power, and what those positions signal for residents.

Board members emphasize urgency on housing projects, debate financial safeguards, and begin shaping a longer-term approach to funding and partnerships in Prince Edward County.

The housing board moves forward with active projects, explores new funding opportunities, and signals a shift toward long-term planning for affordable housing in Prince Edward County.

The County councillors show clear divides on housing, service levels, and financial risk while aligning on key community challenges.

The County Committee examines hidden housing issues, municipal service pressures, and organizational challenges as key decisions approach.

The County Affordable Housing Corporation discusses project delays, recruitment plans, and new funding approaches for housing development.

Affordable Housing Corporation reviews project delays, advances recruitment plans, and sets direction for future housing funding strategies.

Council reviews housing progress, infrastructure funding, and routine service decisions shaping day-to-day operations in the County.