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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.

The County Council splits on statue debate, acknowledges rural road concerns, and moves forward with key infrastructure project approval.

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

Prince Edward County snow-removal crews are working overnight to clear accumulated snow from roadsides in Picton, Bloomfield, and Wellington. Residents are reminded to follow winter parking restrictions and keep streets clear to support safe and efficient snow-removal operations.

Boxing Day snowfall brought challenging travel conditions to Prince Edward County, followed by concerns about freezing rain and icy roads. Residents were advised to monitor weather alerts and use caution as municipal crews continued winter maintenance.

Prince Edward County Council has completed deliberations on its 2026 budget, outlining $87.7 million in operating expenses and $22.6 million in capital investments. With a proposed 3.59% municipal tax rate increase, the budget prioritizes road improvements, essential services, health care, and community support programs.

Prince Edward County Council held its first asset management working session, examining road conditions, infrastructure funding gaps, and the long-term tax implications of maintaining local roads.

This PEC Council working session focused on the County’s Asset Management Plan, highlighting the financial realities of maintaining and improving road infrastructure. Council members raised concerns about data accuracy, rural fairness, and long-term costs, while staff outlined operational limits and funding pressures.

Council supports healthcare recruitment with limits, splits on road policy leading to its defeat, and clears a housing agreement with safeguards.

Council strengthens doctor recruitment efforts, drops a controversial gravel road proposal, and advances a housing project with updated conditions.

Council split on a Picton Terminals settlement vote, approved Ameliasburgh severances after reconsideration, and directed staff to help secure a location for a mobile dental clinic.

Councillor Chris Braney’s motion asking Premier Doug Ford to consider taking over County Road 49 received council’s support. The road carries about 6,000 vehicles daily, faces significant structural deterioration, and could require nearly $30 million in rehabilitation work.

Council advances environmental protection, accessibility improvements, and health care collaboration while pushing for provincial action on County Road 49.

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.