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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.

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.

Council splits on pay, aligns on noise rules and heritage, and moves cautiously on water planning.

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.

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.

Councillors raise strong concerns over Roblin Lake rezoning while approving rural consents with amendments, deferring Redtail Winery, and advancing downtown Picton zoning and planning policy changes.

Council hears strong public concern over Roblin Lake retreat proposal while approving rural consents with amended conditions and advancing Picton zoning changes.

Council unites behind a cautious approach to growth, backing further study, plant assessments, and public input before committing to major infrastructure spending.

Council reviews competing growth forecasts, hears divided public input, and directs further study on infrastructure capacity and planning timelines.

Drilling and blasting will resume on Wellington’s Millennium Trail starting September 8 as part of the ongoing watermain and sewer upgrade project.

The August 20, 2025 Planning and Development Committee meeting recap covers statutory public meetings under the Planning Act, including two rezoning applications, subdivision assumption decisions, and early discussion on proposed changes to the County’s water and wastewater servicing allocation policy.

This meeting highlighted growing tension between financial risk, institutional caution, and public concern, as councillors, staff, and residents grappled with how rising water and wastewater costs, uncertain growth, and limited engagement are shaping trust in the County’s decision-making process.

This meeting focused on the growing tension around water and wastewater costs in Prince Edward County, as rising debt, uncertain growth projections, and limited public engagement collided with mounting concern from ratepayers.

The Council meeting focused on municipal land sales for a health hub, traffic safety updates, infrastructure repair programs, and environmental oversight related to the Warrings Creek watershed.

The June 24 Council meeting highlights decisions on land for a health hub, audit oversight, traffic calming measures, Warrings Creek environmental protections, and road repair expansions.

Committee discussions focused on development charges, public consultation, audit oversight, and project management. Decisions aim to improve transparency, accountability, and long-term planning for PEC infrastructure projects.