Motion regarding Bail Reform and Bill C-48

On November 25 Council agenda there is motion by Councillor Boyd which has been seconded by Mayor Pellegrini  regarding  Bail Reform and Bill C-48   Here is the motion.  I am  very supportive of what the motion requests.  I am not so sure about the second...

Community Safety Meeting

On November 18th York Region Police (YRP)and King hosted a meeting about community safety.  The meeting was in response to incidents in Nobleton.  But, the information and learnings presented by YRP .  re totally relevant to any community/neighbourhood in King.  If...
413 is NOT a done deal

413 is NOT a done deal

November 19 I listened to very informative, well researched webinar  hosted by Environmental Defence.  As someone who has been opposed to this highway for years on the basis that it doesn’t solved the stated problem, there is an easy alternative for reducing the...

2025 Water and Wastewater Rates

On November 12 Council agenda there is a report recommending water and waste water rate for 2025.  The blended water/wastewater rate proposed increase for 2025 is 2.17% (0% increase on the fixed portion and 3.35% for the variable portion of the charge). This includes...

Status of Capital Projects

On November 12 Council agenda there is a report  providing  a status update of capital projects with updates as of October 31,2024, with 20 recommended for closure..  Its a very thorough and  easily understood report.  When I read it I feel fortunate that there is...