Belleville council seeks new-year roundtable answers from MPs, MPPs

Belleville council seeks new-year roundtable answers from MPs, MPPs

Tired of chasing its tail to wrench answers from senior levels of government on acute issues affecting city residents, Belleville council agreed unanimously Monday to convene in the new year a roundtable discussion with senior political leaders from the region.

Councillor Carr motions for Special Council Meeting to roundtable with local MPs and MPPs

Councillor Carr has presented a motion for a roundtable meeting with local MPs and MPPs at Belleville Council in January 2026, seconded by Councillor Brown. These include Bay of Quinte MPP Tyler Allsopp, Hastings-Lennox & Addington MPP Ric Bresee, Bay of Quinte MP Chris Malette, and Hastings-Lennox & Addington MP Shelby Kramp-Neuman. The items he wishes to discuss, along with other members of Council, include more consultation and engagement wit…

Belleville council calls for special council meeting with local MPs and MPPs

Belleville City Council is calling on local MPs and MPPs to take part in a special council meeting in January 2026. The motion brought forward by Councillor Paul Carr calls for a roundtable discussion with members of parliament and provincial parliament to discuss a number of topics. These include legislative changes and government programs to address housing and addictions & mental health, consultation with the city related to planning,  the do…