March 16, 2023 – Charlottetown, PEI – The Federation of PEI Municipalities (FPEIM) is calling for provincial property tax changes, so municipalities can cover rising costs without adding to the financial burden of Islanders. In its election priority document released today, the Federation … [Read more...] about FPEIM Calls on Parties to Support Municipalities and Protect Land
FPEIM calls for land use planning and tax-sharing measures
ST. PETER’S BAY — The Federation of PEI Municipalities has called on the Province to ensure proper land use planning and fair tax policy for municipalities this election year. “Our Island is changing in profound ways,” said FPEIM President Bruce MacDougall, speaking at the Semi-Annual Meeting … [Read more...] about FPEIM calls for land use planning and tax-sharing measures
FPEIM semi-annual meeting rescheduled
The FPEIM semi-annual meeting in St. Peter's Bay has been rescheduled. The new date is Saturday, February 11, 2023. … [Read more...] about FPEIM semi-annual meeting rescheduled
President’s Report: A Time to Learn and Advocate
Happy new year! Our board and staff wish you health and happiness in 2023. The Federation of PEI Municipalities will begin 2023 with our Semi-Annual Meeting on Saturday, January 14, at the St. Peter’s Complex. In 2022, post-tropical storm Fiona demonstrated the dramatic effects of climate change … [Read more...] about President’s Report: A Time to Learn and Advocate
FPEIM Recognizes Service of Outgoing Board Members
The Federation of PEI Municipalities (FPEIM) wishes to thank seven outgoing board members for their service and dedication to Island municipalities. Changes to municipal councils following the November municipal elections also create changes in the FPEIM board, which includes mayors and … [Read more...] about FPEIM Recognizes Service of Outgoing Board Members
Tyne Valley Wins Municipal Achievement Award
The Rural Municipality of Tyne Valley has received the 2022 Municipal Achievement Award from the Federation of PEI Municipalities. The annual award recognizes a municipality’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life of residents through local initiatives. “The Rural Municipality of Tyne … [Read more...] about Tyne Valley Wins Municipal Achievement Award
President’s Report: Preparing for a busy four years
Welcome to our newly elected mayors and councillors! I expect you will find the next four years to be both challenging and rewarding. Thank you to all who ran in the elections and all who have served in municipal government. We appreciate the time and energy you have dedicated to your … [Read more...] about President’s Report: Preparing for a busy four years
President’s Report: Recovering from Fiona
Just three days before Fiona devastated PEI, the Federation of PEI Municipalities hosted a Municipal Climate Action Workshop that underlined how municipal planning can make communities more resilient to climate change. Presenter Hope Parnham, Senior Adaptation Policy Advisor with the Province, … [Read more...] about President’s Report: Recovering from Fiona