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PEC Mayor candidates questioned and queried at town hall debate at The Cape

Four municipal political candidates sitting at a long table and facing a large group of seated people. Behind the candidates are mirrors reflecting the crowded room.
2022 Prince Edward County Mayoral Candidates Dianne O’Brien, Steve Ferguson, Terry Shortt, and Kyle Douglas Mayne at The Cape venue, Picton. Photo by Alex Wright.
CJPE - 99.3 FM - CJPE - Picton • ON | 07-10-2022
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Prince Edward County mayoral candidates responded to local citizen questions at a Town Hall style debate on Oct. 5. The event was sponsored by PEC Chamber of Commerce and the Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture.

Mayoral candidates Dianne O’Brien, Steve Ferguson, Terry Shortt and Kyle Douglas Mayne were asked audience questions ranging in topics from climate change/environmental issues, affordable housing, healthcare professional attraction and retention, the state of municipal finances, and sustainable future economy in the County.

These are their responses:

Climate Change/Environment

 

Affordable Housing

 

Healthcare Professional Attraction and Retention

 

Municipal Debt/Finances

 

Sustainable Future Economy

 

When asked about their opinion in regard to what a county voter looks for in a strong mayoral candidate, the four had the following to say: