Municipal Election 2018

I am delighted that I will continue to be at the Council table!  Thank you for your vote of confidence.

I ran for re-election as I wanted to continue serving King residents and businesses as I felt good about my contributions.   Furthermore I knew that there are challenges and opportunities ahead for the Township which require analysis, debate and tough decision making.

Transportation Masterplan (TMP): final draft

On February 24 agenda there is the draft TMP with a recommendation for Council to approve it.  Changes have been made to draft presented in previous Council which, I believe, enhance the value of this masterplan.  I commented earlier about the plan; and want to make a couple additional comments.  I do have a couple points which I will be raising at Council; but overall I think this is a valuable document in defining the gaps in our infrastructure (either existing today or likely to exist given developments) which need to be addressed, and what actions we (more…)

By-law Report: stats and plans

Februry 24 Council agenda includes a report from By-law; its entitled 2019 statistics but it also includes information on program & service improvements.  The productivity of the division is noteable:  since 2016 there has been 81% more complaints with no additional staffing except for some seasonal temporary persons.  I am happy to see on the work plan a revised/updated bylaw for property standards, development of a process to address to issues and complaints triggered by infill construction, new bylaw to respond to the uinfortunate reality of illegal fill/dumping across the Township.

Road Closure: Lloydtown Aurora Rd /400

Feb. 22 and 23 the Lloydtown Aurora Road will be closed over the 400.  Ramps on & off 400 will be accessible.

Appreciating Those Who Volunteer

Do you know a person who gives their time for the benefit of your community?  Now is the time to nominate a person who has made a difference in your King community; a person you believes special recognition for all the time and energy they put out for their neighbours and their community.  You can also nominate a person who doesn’t live in King but who  provides valuable volunteer hours to the King community.  And as we know that the definition of “community” isn’t always consistent with municipal borders  you can nominate a King resident who volunteers outside the King community.   Nominations must be submitted by March 18. Here are all the details.  

Spring/summer Community Guide

Spring/summer 2020 Community Guide is out.  If you don’t haveo one pick one up at Municipal Centre or at the Community Centres.  You can also access all of the valuable info on activities and groups in King online.

Township Recreation Centre: update

At Council on Feb. 10 there is a report providing update on the initiative to build a multi use recreation complex at northwest corner of 15h SDRD/ Dufferin on Seneca lands.  Captial budget of $37million has been approved and preliminary work is underway.  Confirmation of specific amenities is still in process; design parameters are to include at minimum full sized NHL ice surface, indoor recreational pool, athletic spaces, community rooms.  Any additions are assessed in context of staying within budget.  In the report is full update and concept drawings of amenity placement.  Construction could begin in fall 2020.