Community Safety Meeting

Nov 21, 2024 | Miscellaneous, Uncategorized

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

Nov 21, 2024 | The Issues

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

Nov 11, 2024 | Budget

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

Nov 11, 2024 | Budget

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...

Forecasted Variance Report

Nov 11, 2024 | Uncategorized

In the November 12 Council agenda there is report presenting the  forecasted variance report using Q3-2024 actuals (up to September 30, 2024) and projections to the end of the year for each department. Thed variances are measured against the Council approved the...