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Citizens’ Assembly on council size nears conclusion
The two dozen citizens of the Prince Edward County Citizens’ Assembly are poised to make a recommendation on the appropriate size of County council. The assembly is to meet for the third time this Saturday following meetings July 27 and August 10. The final meeting is expected to culminate in the assembly putting forward a […]
Council size consultant to be chosen Thursday
Council will meet at Shire Hall next Thursday following Committee of the Whole to select a consultant to review the size of council. The consultant is to advise council on the best method, timing and approach to conduct a public consultation process to review the size of council and carry out the review process. Requirements, […]
Options for council size discussions on table in November
A discussion on council size will be held at Shire Hall in November. At last night’s council meeting, councillors voted to hold a special meeting in November to discuss options on a public consultation on the matter. A facilitator may be retained to present both the existing and selected alternative governance models to the public, […]
The Eight Pretenders – on council size and structure
Once upon a time there was a beautiful island that had seven townships, two villages, and a town. Its People were happy. They had a fair voting system. Then one day along came the big bad Ogre of Amalgamation. The Ogre disbanded the townships, the villages, and the town. He created “The County” where voting […]
Councillor seeks support to review size of council
Prince Edward County could be reviewing the size council again. Hiller councillor Chris Braney announced a notice of motion at Tuesday night’s meeting that he plans to put forward March 14 to seek support to review the current governance of council – at 13 councillors plus a mayor. “During the recent election campaign, one of […]
Council shortlists size proposals
County Council has a shortlist of ‘Size of Council Proposals’ following discussion and evaluation at a special committee of the whole meeting Thursday night. The shortlist was established out of 18 options submitted from the public in response to council’s call for public suggestions and the option of maintaining the status quo. “We are committed […]
Size matters: shocking to see council vote against review
Council has decided, on a close vote, not to undertake a review of Council size. I find this shocking. Eighty percent of those who voted on the referendum question in last fall’s election want this review. Because the turnout of eligible voters was less than 50%, Council is not legally bound by the results of […]
Council hears cyber attack averted, and department updates
By Sharon Harrison Council business at Tuesday’s regular council meeting, the penultimate meeting for this term of council, included a cheque presentation to Wellington Rotary, along with several departmental updates received for information, where it was noted how the municipality averted a recent data breach. Council’s final meeting for this term of council will take […]
Council proposes more public talks about Delhi pickleball courts
By Sharon Harrison Pickleball has been a hot topic of discussion around the County recently, with a large contingent of residents upset with the proposed Delhi Park location (right across from the Picton Community Gardens) for the construction of six dedicated pickleball courts to be installed. Council had decided on Jan. 30, 2024 that it […]
PEC official: 3 candidates for mayor; 29 for councillors; 3 acclaimed
Three candidates for mayor and 29 candidates for 13 councillor positions have filed intention to run in the Oct. 26 municipal election. The filing of nominations papers closed Friday, Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. Following a review by the clerk, an official list of candidates and acclamations will soon be announced. (UPDATE: Clerk and Chief […]
