Welcome to my blog!  MY primary objective is to alert my constituents and others in King Township about issues being reviewed at the upcoming Council meetings.  I do this as I believe the quality of Council decisions is enhanced when the public is engaged.  I hope that residents will make deputations and/or send emails to Council to express their opinion and/or to ask important questions.  Also, I include notice of meetings and events which I think are particularly important.   I welcome your comments, whether you agree or not with me, and only edit to eliminate inappropriate language.

Recent Posts

Winter Recreation Programs (with swimming) Now Available

Registration for all recreation programs including swim lessons opens at 7 a.m. on December 9.  Programming for the Zancor Centre begins week of January 27 following the official opening on Sunday January 26.  All other programming begins week of January 13.  The full listing of programs can be viewed in the new, interactive 2025 Winter Recreation Guide, available online at...

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Zancor Centre Update

Zancor Centre Update

The Zancor Centre has reached a significant milestone with the granting of partial occupancy, marking a crucial step towards its official opening. This development signifies that specific areas within the building have been inspected and deemed safe and suitable for use, in compliance with local codes and standards. Inspections were conducted by township Building Officials, Engineers of Record,...

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Southlake Health: strategy for moving forward

Paul Wood, President and CEO published this letter ,in late November, presenting the strategy for Southlake (now Southlake Health) over the next decade.  As I know many depend on  the services of Southlake and that some participated in the outreach session earlier this year I think you will be interested.  In his letter links to  both an executive summary and the full strategy were provided.

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2025 Budget

On Monday November 25 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending approval of the budget for 2025.  The proposed budget requires a property tax increase of 3.68% on the Township portion.  (Recall that the property tax is based on 3 components:  17% school board, 43% York Region, 40% Township). For a  home assessed at $1 million the increase by the Township would be $127.  I think this is...

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Recent Comments

  1. Hello Ian.Fist I will say that I understand your disappointment; the road is very rough. have asked Staff for some…

  2. Hello Stephen, I am so glad that have looked at the budget and have asked a great question. This DC…

  3. The Zancor building has not been funded by residents taxes, but $22,900.00 is raised by decelopent charges. Where is that…