What happened
Council addresses homeless crisis in Princeton
Quick view
The Town of Princeton's council met in a special meeting on June 15, 2026, to discuss the homeless crisis in the town. Councilor Gould presented a draft letter to the province, asking for help in addressing the issue. The letter highlights the challenges faced by the town in dealing with the encampments on Crown Land and the need for provincial support.
Councilor Willis mentioned that the town has been working with the province for over a year to get help with the encampments, but so far, there has been no response. He also noted that the town has been trying to work with nonprofits to provide support, but it's not enough.
The council voted unanimously to direct staff to send the draft letter to the province. The meeting also included a presentation of the 2025 Annual Report, which was received by the council and will be made available for public inspection.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations
What was decided (or proposed)
- passed — Direct staff to send draft letter to the province: Council voted unanimously to direct staff to send the draft letter to the province.
- passed — Receive 2025 Annual Report: Council received the 2025 Annual Report and directed staff to make it available for public inspection. [5]
FACT · Next
What comes next
- The town will wait for a response from the province and continue to work with nonprofits to provide support to those affected by the homeless crisis.
FACT · Delegations
Who spoke
- Councilor Gould — Help from the province in addressing the homeless crisis in Princeton
CONTEXT · Who may be affected
Stakes & interests
Homeless crisis in Princeton
The homeless crisis in Princeton is a complex issue that affects the town's residents and requires a collaborative effort from the town, nonprofits, and the province to address.
FACT · By item
Item notes
Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.
Open questions
- What will be the next steps in addressing the homeless crisis in Princeton?
Sources
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