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The County OPP Detachment Board connects local policing data to concerns about road safety, impaired driving, cell service, and 2027 policing costs.

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

An Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting highlighted progress on small fixes but underscored a deeper problem: accessibility is still being addressed too late, too inconsistently, and without a clear County-wide lens.

Council faced difficult 2025 budget decisions as reserves declined, infrastructure pressures grew, and funding priorities for roads, bridges, and essential services were debated.

Council split on reserve funding, approved staffing reductions, and moved forward with key safety and heritage projects amid ongoing budget pressures.

Environmental Advisory Committee recap – climate funding, rain gardens, youth engagement, and key environmental discussions in Prince Edward County.

Council backs the Picton Community Gardens, denies severance applications on County Road 2, and highlights growing financial pressures affecting services and nonprofits.

Council responds to strong public input with action on fisheries, health care advocacy, and local infrastructure decisions.

A packed Council meeting focused on fisheries advocacy, rural health care, infrastructure spending, and local safety issues.

Base31 moves forward amid ongoing debate over affordability, while infrastructure capacity and fast-tracking tools shape the broader planning discussion.

The July 25, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting saw council refine Strategic Plan priorities, including housing and infill development, farmland protection, road maintenance communication, parks investment, and community well-being goals.