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.
Plant a Tree
Add to the beauty of your property. Add to the Township's canopy. Do a good thing for all us. Plant a tree or plant alot of trees. If you are in one of the Villages LEAF's full service backyard planting may be perfect: select your tree and have someone else plant...
York Region Transit Service Review: current and future
I heard some positive news at the VIVA/YRT public information meeting held in King on Monday. The 5 year plan includes developing a strategy for delivering a rural transit strategy. I consider this as positive as up until now there has been no consideration for...
2015 Policy Review of 4 Provincial Plans
The Province is reviewing 4 important plans: Greenbelt Plan, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, Niagara Escarpment and the Growth Plan For Golden Horseshoe. When created intent was to manage growth, support economic development and protect the natural...
One King: 2015 Official Plan Review
Review of our Official Plan continues. Its evident that people are interested: >80 attended the March 10 meeting. The Phase One Background and Information Paper is on the 3/23 Council. If you would like to make public comments you can certainly do so; but, as...
Making cost effective, reliable broadband a reality
I believe that everyone will be interested to read the Staff Report on 3/23 Council agenda as it provides an update on our broadband strategy. The challenge to provide dependable, affordable high speed service to all King residents and businesses is huge; but, after...
By-Law Enforcement: current state & changes
There are 2 reports on 3/23 Council agenda concerning By-law enforcement in King. One reviews current polices and statistics on enforcement. The second one presents some choices for increasing enforcement capability and costs for such. I welcome comments and...
OP Public Meeting
Reminder: Official Plan (OP) public open house is Tuesday, March10 at Trisan Centre in Schomgerg. Formal presentation is at 7 with facilitated discussion. You can review information boards, talk to Staff and consultants starting at 6PM. Here is more information...
Trails Strategy
I have just published a post about the draft trails strategy and have heard from a couple people that the link to the strategy does not work. I have checked it and it does work; it is a large PDF so perhaps the size is causing some difficulties. At my computer it...
Innovative Ideas For Robust Communities
Hear and explore innovative ideas for sustainable structures with focus on water, renewable energy and sustainable materials. Come to spend some time thinking about how to create independent & robust communities with Martin Liefhebber of Breathe Architects...
Nobleton Zoning By-law–draft Discussion Paper
A draft Discussion Paper for the Nobleton Zoning By-law review is being presented at March 9 Council; this Paper along with further feedback received from Council or public will be the basis for developing the preliminary draft of a new by-law for the the urban area...
Standards For Our Parks
Standards for the development of our parks is being presented at March 9 Council. The standards incorporate details related to principles for park development during the planning & design phases, technical drawings for the purposes of design & construction...
Awards for Volunteers
Are you very impressed with the volunteer work done by someone? Do you know someone who has really made a difference in your neighbourhood? You can nominate them for special recognition as a way to acknowledge their contributions. Nominations must be submitted by...
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…