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.
Go Train Service: electrification
Metrolinx is hosting public meetings as part of the assessment process for the expansion of GO Trains service, specifically the network electrification. The line going through King City (the Barrie corridor) is in the study area. The nearest meeting is in Aurora at...
An explanation as to where I have been
My blog has been silent for several weeks due to a series of computer, internet problems & challenges. I hope that all has been truly solved and that I will be able to resume making my posts to keep you aware of important issues occurring in King and what I want...
Tecking 6046
On Saturday I dropped in on the open house for Tecking 6046. I left with a new feeling of optimism about the future. Tecking 6046 is King City Secondary School (KCSS) rookie robotics team which is building a robot to compete in First Robotics competitions (FRC). ...
2016 Budget
2016 budget has been approved. Property taxes will increase 2.29 %, $142 on a home with average assessed value of $664,000. (The 2.29 is the blended rate of Township increase of 2.95%, York Region 2.85% and Education 0%.) The budget plan is dominated by...
Water & Wastewater: plans for future
The Regional Municipality of York continues to plan for future water and wastewater servicing and is looking for your input. Since the second round of the public open houses held in June 2015, the Region has completed the evaluation of water and wastewater servicing...
Shopping In King: survey needs your input
What shops and services do you want to see more of in King Township? The Township wants to know. Part of giving King residents a great quality of life is ensuring that your shopping and service needs are available close to home. As a result, King Township has launched...
Public Meeting to facilitate severance in King City
At Monday, February 8th Council there is a public meeting regarding an application for amendments to to Official Plan (OP) and zoning by-law to enable a severance on Warren Street in King City. The subject property is in one of the established neighbourhoods. ...
Pancake Breakfast January 16
Its time for King's annual pancake breakfast. Its a great time for everyone of all ages to meet others in your community...while you are enjoyed freshly made pancakes with delicious local maple syrup along with other food offerings. This year it is being held at...
Ombudsman for King
A Staff report on 1/11 Council agenda recommends appointment of an Ombudsman for King. I think that this is the right way to respond to the new legislative requirement to either appoint one or to be subject to the review/engagement of the Provincial Ombudsman's...
Mayor’s Task Force on High-Risk Offenders
Agenda for Council agenda on Monday January 11 includes a Staff report for a terms of reference for the Mayor's Task Force on High-Risk and Dangerous Offenders. I very much appreciate that Councillor David Boyd has volunteered to chair this committee. Given the...
Meet Mayor & Councillors of Wards 1 & 5, April 25
Dates have been scheduled for the annual "meet the Mayor and Councillors" evenings. Dates for all meetings can be seen here. Of particular interest to people living in Wards 1 and 5, Monday April 25 Mayor Pellegrini, Councillor Mortelliti and myself will be at the...
Draft 2016 Budget
At 12/14 Council the 1st draft of budget was presented and discussed. Blended impact of the proposed property tax increases by York Region and King and assuming continuation of 0% increase on Education is an increase of 2.27% for King residents; impact on a property...
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…