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In a two-hour coffee chat, Terry Shortt reflects on the County he grew up in and shares his thoughts on attracting young families, supporting local jobs, managing tourism, maintaining roads, and building trust between council and residents.

Should Prince Edward County raise its Municipal Accommodation Tax from 4% to 5% or 6%? Explore the mayoral candidates’ proposals, the potential effects on accommodation businesses, alternatives for funding visitor services, and questions about how tourism revenue should be collected and spent.

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.

Dropped calls and unreliable reception remain concerns for Prince Edward County residents, even after major regional investments in cellular infrastructure. Explore the candidates’ ideas, the challenges of tower placement, and the questions that need answers about coverage gaps, network capacity, and municipal action.

Can Prince Edward County maintain its independence while working more closely with neighbouring municipalities? This community discussion examines mayoral candidates’ positions on amalgamation, shared services, infrastructure costs, and local accountability.

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

PEC councillors take different positions on water infrastructure costs, growth, developer funding, and other key County decisions.

PEC Committee of the Whole weighs policing, water infrastructure, dark sky initiatives, affordable housing, and municipal funding priorities.

Delhi Park in Picton is once again at the centre of change. A proposed six court pickleball facility is raising questions about location, noise, wildlife and whether the County has gathered enough input before moving forward.

While the Agricultural Advisory Committee did not make major policy decisions during its July 27 meeting, members clearly showed where they stand on several important issues that could shape future council discussions. Much of the meeting focused on building consensus around protecting farmland, improving road safety, and tackling invasive weeds before they become an even larger problem. Every motion brought forward during the meeting was carried without opposition, showing b

PEC agricultural committee discussions highlight priorities for farmers and farmland protection.

Committee votes highlight transportation priorities across Prince Edward County.

Traffic safety, parking access, and future road priorities guide committee discussions.

Council pay, infrastructure overruns, and long-term financing drive key decisions.

A major service review, service level discussions, and updated burning rules shape key County decisions.

Noise rules, infrastructure planning, heritage timelines, and council pay spark key discussions at County Council.

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

Council discussions focused on youth transit access, financial reserves for growth, and environmental land protection, highlighting key priorities shaping the County’s future.

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

Council splits on fire service planning and consultation approach while aligning in full support of the Feed the Meter program and community wellbeing.