News and Updates in King Township

I use this blog to inform you of issues within the Township which are being assessed at the Council table as well as tell you about events happening in the Township which are of interest.

Meet the Mayor and Councillors

Meet the Mayor and Councillors

Traditionally in the spring council hosts a quote meet the mayor and Councilor. This year we're trying something different. All Councillors and Mayor will be available on one evening, April 23 from 3 to 7 pm  at the Municipal Centre. Fifteen-minute appointment time...

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Master Plan Public Open Houses

On  Tuesday April 15 there are two important open houses for the public to learn more about strategies on the  Transportation Master Plan and the master plan for Parks Trails and Facilities. This is not the first public meeting for these items but rather It's an...

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Incentives For Green Building Standards

On April 14 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending further investigation into the potential of non-financial incentives for the ThinKing Green Sustainable Development program. From my review at this point I am disappointed as to how big this challenge...

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Salt Pollution from Road Salt

On April 14 Council agenda there is motion by Councillor Asselstine which has been seconded by Councillor Anesty regarding salt pollution from road salt.  .   Here is the motion. I am  very supportive as  salt levels in Ontario’s groundwater aquifers, creeks, rivers,...

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Discharge of Firearm & Bows Exemption Request

On April 14 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending refusal of a request for an exemption to enable hunting at 6610 King Rd. Given the information provided in the report I see no reason for granting the request. Our Bylaw law covering discharge of firearms...

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Designating Schomberg Presbyterian Church

On April 14 Council agenda there is a staff report  recommending that Council initiate the process for designating the Schomberg Presbyterian Church at 313 Main St.  As reviewed in the report the subject property meets the minimum threshold of historic/ssociative,...

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Public Art Policy

On April 14 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending a public art policy.  I totally concur that such a policy is required and I am very satisfied with what is being proposed for that policy.  A well-defined Public Art Policy provides a framework for the...

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Service Performance Annual Review

On April 14 Council agenda there is a staff report providing a review of the Township service performance in 2024. It provides performance data on both the quality and value of the service being provided and the demand for that service. Versus performance in 2023 82%...

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15 SDRD/Keele (SE corner)

On April 7 the agenda for the public planning meeting includes an application from Fandor Homes  to develop 9 hectares on the southeast corner of the 15th sideroad/ Keele St.  The application is for a zoning bylaw amendment and a draft plan of subdivision to...

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15th SDRD/Keele Development Open House

Tuesday, April 1 there is a developer hosted open house  at King City Library 6:00-7:45 pm.  This in regard to an application for development by Fandor at the southeast corner of Keele and 15th SDRD.  This an opportunity for public to ask questions and make comments...

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Future Plans for Parks, Trails and Facilities

Future Plans for Parks, Trails and Facilities

What are your ideas as to how our parks, trails and facilities can be improved?  What changes do you want to see?  The masterplan for these assets Is now being updated.  Some public input has already been received (e.g. the survey in fall 2024) and now there is a...

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Recent Comments

 

  1. I prefer the usual system which I believe was from about 6 to 8 pm when more young families are…

  2. It appears there is a gross contradiction about 15th Sideroad/Bloomington future uses. Residential development on the south side was years…

  3. Hi Nancy, Location will never satisfy. I think your point about running it 2 different nights is very valid. thank…

  4. I wish that the location of these Open Houses was more central to King Township. Couldn’t they at least be…

  5. Stops signs and excellent idea. Sixty km seems enough IMO, owing to the hills and driveways.

  6. There have been numerous accidents at the 10th Concession and the 17th Sideroad. One accident recently was fatal. Surely that…