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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.

What does the council-size question on Prince Edward County’s October ballot actually mean? Learn how the vote works, when the result becomes binding, what the mayoral candidates propose, and what could happen after a review.

Getting to work without a car can be difficult in Prince Edward County, especially when shifts fall outside transit hours. This community discussion examines mayoral candidates’ proposals, potential costs, and practical ways to improve reliable access to employment.

Should Prince Edward County lower farmland property taxes or exempt new farm buildings from development charges? This community discussion examines the proposals, potential costs, candidate responses, and questions about who would cover the difference.

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

Climate planning, heat response, and environmental protection take focus as the committee explores practical steps toward implementation.

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.

A growing petition in Greater Napanee is urging officials to prove that removing mature oak trees along County Road 9 is truly necessary before taking irreversible action.

This gravel pit debate highlights growing concerns about groundwater, missing records, and whether rules are being applied fairly.

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

Prince Edward County Council met on April 7, 2026 at Shire Hall in Picton, covering key issues from public health funding gaps and stable 2026 property taxes to Municipal Accommodation Tax discussions and strong usage of recreation facilities. Councillors emphasized transparency, long-term financial planning, and community engagement, while also highlighting local recognitions and organ donation awareness.

The County Council addresses public health costs, tax policies, and community service updates shaping local priorities.

The affordable housing board examined financial concerns, clarified past costs, and continued moving the Disraeli project forward.

Board members challenged financial assumptions, reviewed Nile Street costs, and pushed forward the Disraeli housing project.

The County Environmental Advisory Committee reviewed progress on the Climate Action Plan, discussed a potential heat pump program to help vulnerable residents during extreme heat, and examined new data on local emissions.

Committee reviews climate data baseline, defers Wellington Manor tax relief decision, and moves forward with transit strategy planning.

Board discussions focus on Disraeli financing risks, affordability levels, municipal fee waivers, and fundraising options alongside lender negotiations.

Heritage Committee advances Cultural Heritage Master Plan with urgency around Bill 23, recommending a six-month implementation plan while reviewing permits, signage, and procedural gaps.

Heritage Committee unanimously advances Cultural Heritage Master Plan as a living document, while flagging Bill 23 urgency, permit sequencing issues, and implementation planning.

Prince Edward County’s OPP Detachment Board reviewed the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, approved funding allocations for local action teams, and discussed policing trends and future safety priorities during its June 19, 2025 meeting.