Mayor apologizes for councillor’s metaphor, council talks issues with homogeneous representation

Three figures in business attire sit at an edge of a long wooden circular conference table. A green plant is visible in the upper right corner of the picture.
Councillors Nieman, Roberts (centre), and Engelsdorfer. Photo courtesy of the Prince Edward County Public Record.
Alexander Wright - CJPE - PictonON | 27-04-2023
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At Tuesday night’s council meeting, which was back in a newly renovated Shire Hall, a response concerning Sophiasburgh Coun. Bill Roberts’ metaphor comparing the complexities of the County’s at-large cattle issue to the ends of boxing promoter Don King’s hair began the public proceeding.

Mayor Steve Ferguson began with an apology:

Roberts then explained his reasoning behind the metaphor and his regrets about it being “misconstrued or misunderstood:”

Picton Coun. Kate MacNaughton concluded the discussion on racism by stating:

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