The public has the opportunity to offer feedback on the proposed plan to include the “Holding Court” sculpture of Sir John A. Macdonald as part of a permanent…
/ Napanee Today
Jun 9, 2021 | 9:00 AM
Prince Edward County Council voted to remove the Sir John A. Macdonald statue “Holding Court” from Picton Main Street.
The municipality has placed the statue in storage temporarily while discussions take place to determine a future public location for the statue. Council directed staff to hold discussions with stakeholders, including artist Ruth Abernathy and the statue donors, and to also invite input from Indigenous peoples.
County Council arrived at the decision during a special meeting, where nearly 40 members of the public offered their comments. Council gave staff until March 31, 2022 to explore a suitable public location for the statue.