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.
YR Master Transportation Plan
York Region's Transportation Plan has been completed and is now open for comments until September 15th. This is not only about road projects although that does tend to dominate both in projects and required capital funds! The plan includes bicycle routes and...
Rural Public Transit
As I indicated on another post about how limited the plans are for rural public transit over the next 25 years it is a nice coincidence that Ontario is seeking input on how to improve public transportation between communities. I have no delusion that there should be...
What is York Region?
What is York Region? Here is an easy, pleasant way to answer some common questions about YR.
Farmers’ Markets in King
Just reminder that every weekend there is a farmers' market in King....great opportunity to buy fresh, local food. Location alternates between King City and Schomberg....my calendar (see lower right of home page) is updated to show where and when. ...
King Station Streets get a top coat!
Finally...... the King Station community will see their road infrastructure improved with the topcoat and as required repairs to curbs and sidewalks. Council approved the award of contract with a total net budget of $855 thousand at July 11 Council. People living...
Feedback for Growth Plan and Conservation Plans Review
We, all of us in King and anyone who is concerned about food security, climate change & water, have until September 30th to provide feedback to Minister Mauro (Minister of Municipal Affairs) about the Province's proposed amendments to the Growth Plan (Places To...
Happy Valley Forest Hikes
The Nature Conservacy is hosting/leading 4 hikes throughout the month of July in Happy Valley. Here is where you can get the specifics of each hike and registration details. They are on Sunday 7/10, Saturday 7/16, Thursday 7/21 and Sunday 7/24. These are "five...
Project MOVE
I am really looking forward to the staff report at July 11th Council agenda on project MOVE (i.e. relocation of the municipal office.) I am very pleased with the design choices being considered as they are very forward looking. Design priorities are bold including...
OPA for NE Quadrant of King City
On 7/11 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending approval of an Official Plan Amendment (OPA) covering the development south of 15th Sideroad west side of Dufferin. This is very important to King City given its size (land size of 204 hectares,nearly 1000...
Clean Yards By-law–draft for approval
As I have expressed earlier I think I welcome the regulatory changes being made to establish and enforce private property maintenance. With the new clean yards by-law it will be far easier for someone to understand the expectations, the standards; and it will be more...
Nobleton Zoning By-law–final draft
On the July 11 Council agenda there is a report with the final draft of the new Nobleton Zoning By-law (ZBL) with a recommendation to Council to approve it. As I have indicated in other posts, the zoning by-laws for the Township are in desperate new of revision;...
Learning and Recommendations of Mayor’s Task Force
On Council agenda for July 11 there is a summary of findings and recommendations from the Mayor's Task Force on High Risk & Dangerous Offenders. The summary of the findings, which is based on the numerous presentations made to the task force by various agencies...
Recent Comments
What I would like to see is the actual recycling of most of the items in the blue boxes. We…
Good overview and assessment of current situation, and the situation that got us to this point . King Twp has…
thank you for your feedback and acknowledgement of the effort required to understand the budget.
Hi Nancy, Working sessions are really education type meeting for Council members. There isa Council report in the agenda and…
This has got to be the strangest working session. “Overview of King’s Citizen Experience Plan” does not allow for citizens…
Hi Deb, as always your blast/posts are SO helpful! You are a marvel. Your summaries are succinct, informative, opinionated with…
Hi Bruce, just yesterday somebody was telling me about Simcoe and the choices they had.
Hi Debbie, Of interest, Simcoe County has had the carts on wheels for recycling, organics and garbage for some time…
Hello John, good question. I cannot answer at this point; you can be sure I’m going to be finding out.
Since the township is saving on the recycling expense, will this savings be passed on to us the tax payers…