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.
Wanted: level playing field in municipal elections
For both my campaigns to be elected (i.e. 2010 and 2014) I voluntarily made the commitment to accept donations only from individuals; or, to say differently I committed to not accept donations from corporations and unions. My level of conviction about the importance...
A plan for higher density in King City
Reminder: the land owners (King City East Landowners) of the lands in southwest quadrant of 15th Sideroad and Dufferin are hosting an open house on Wednesday, March 2 6-8PM at the King City Library. As indicated on the open house invitation the area is zoned for low...
York Region Transportation Plan
At March 7 Council York Region will review the York Region Master Transportation Plan. As King is very much impacted by regional roads I am very much looking forward to it. The Region hosted an open house event in December which some King residents attended; from...
York Region Transit–what do you want?
Monday April 12 4PM-8PM York Region Transit (YRT) will be in the Council Chambers waiting to hear from you. This is your chance to talk face to face to tell the planners what kind of bus service you want to see. And, if you have any feedback about the current...
Protect the Corridor: request on GTA West
On 2/22 Council agenda there is a Staff report recommending that we request the Province to resume and complete the environmental assessment on the GTA West Corridor. (Recall that it was suspended in mid December by Minister Del Duca.) This is consistent with the...
Time to think about a new tree !
LEAF offers a subsidized Backyard Tree Planting Program to help you get the right tree in the right place. For approximately $150 to $220 per tree you will get a site consultation in your yard with an arborist, a five to eight foot tall tree (or two to four feet tall...
By-law Enforcement Annual Report
On Council agenda for 2/22 there is the annual report about bylaw enforcement. In addition to an opportunity to see what kinds of investigations are being carried out and how many, its good to see service enhancements planned and the increase use of information...
Lot Severances Annual Review
In Council agenda for 2/22, there is the annual report on lot severances. I am extremely disappointed that Staff's report, in its summary comments, indicates that severances in the villages is consistent with our integrated community sustainability plan; I do not...
N/E quadrant of King City Development
The rural looking farm lands in the southwest quadrant of Dufferin/15th Sideroad are zoned for residential development. The land owners (known as the King City East Landowners Group) have made an application for an Official Plan Amendment (OPA); to inform the public...
Public Meeting for Warren Road Application
As previously reported there is a public meeting at the start of Council on Monday February 8th in response to an application for an Official Plan Amendment (OPA) and a zoning by-law amendment which, if passed, will lead to a consent/severance application. You can...
Choice to be open on statutory holidays
At 2/8 Council, there is a Staff recommendation to approve an application, which if successful, would permit all retail businesses in King Township, at their discretion, to remain open on the 9 statutory holidays. As reviewed in the recommendation the latter is now...
Living With Coyotes
Toronto Wildlife Centre (TWC) and Minister of Natural Resources are participating in a workshop about coyotes. In 2014 TWC presented a couple workshops on different topics; the sessions were extremely well done and informative. I have no doubt that this one will...
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…