Sam Grosso

AMELIASBURGH WARD 4 After serving a four-year term on council, Sam Grosso is seeking re-election because of the important challenges facing the County in the near future. “There is unfinished work to do: keeping taxes under control, improving roads and infrastructure, working constructively with the province on responsible growth and housing, and ensuring Ward 4—and every community across Prince Edward County—receives its fair share of municipal investment and services,” he said. A resident of the County for 20 years (15 full time), Mr. Grosso insists that affordability guide every decision Council makes. “We need to spend responsibly, control tax increases and […]

Mark Hopper

BLOOMFIELD/HALLOWELL WARD 2 Wellington resident Mark Hopper wants to be elected to Council to bring the County’s finances under control with some vigorous belt tightening. “I am not running to make unrealistic promises,” he said. “I am running to listen carefully, communicate openly, spend taxpayers’ money responsibly and make decisions based on facts.” After spending 37 years in senior management, Mr. Hopper sees the following priorities for the next term: get more value from the County’s $100 million budget, reduce taxes, improve roads and sell surplus assets such as town halls and other buildings. “The Council needs to conduct a comprehensive […]