Size of Council - and Ward Boundaries

 

A question will be on this year's ballot to assess the public's interest in a review of Council size.

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The question is:

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Are you in favour of a third-party review of Council size and related ward boundaries?

Answer options: “Yes” or “No” only

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In order for the result to be binding on the next Council, more than 50% of eligible electors must vote on the question. we have never achieved a 50% turnout.

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My view is that regardless of whether or not the 50% turnout is achieved the next Council should undertake the review. Even though this issue has been addressed by Council a couple of times before, there has never been an independent professional assessment of what could be the best option:

--Keep the current number of Councillors and wards

--Reduce the number of Councillors and consolidate wards

-- Move to an election at large model where Councillors are elected by the whole County.

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I favour whatever option allows representation of local interests to be maintained and am willing to see what a professional analysis recommends.

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Complete information about the ballot question can be found here:

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2026 Ballot Question - Prince Edward County Municipal Services

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