'They thought this was dead in the water': Georgetown schedules amalgamation vote

A member of Georgetown's council says its vote on the Three Rivers amalgamation is coming too soon.

Coun. Phillip Hebert said only a few residents have enough information about the proposed amalgamation of seven communities, including some unincorporated areas, in eastern P.E.I.

The councilin Georgetown is set to voteMonday. Hebert wants to see a public meeting held before the vote takes place.

"It's a lot of information. A lot of people didn't even realize this was still going on. They thought this was dead in the water," he said.

"There's a lot to explain to people."

Georgetown Mayor Mayor Lewis Lavandier said it's likely too late to organize a public meeting before the vote.

He said he's willing to open the floor of the council meeting to public input if the other councillors vote to support that.

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With files from Nicole Williams