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.
Traffic Calming on Kingscross Drive: information meeting
Public Information Meeting on options to address concerns about traffic on Kingscross Drive is Thursday, November 27th between 3:30 and 9 pm at the Muncipal Office in the Council Chambers. As identified in the notice intent of meeting is to provide information on...
Council Inauguration: you are invited!
Residents of Township of King: You are all invited to the inaugural ceremony for your new Council. Its Monday, December 1, 2014 at 7PM. Ceremony is at Country Day School. Here is the formal invitation. You are requested to RSVP by calling 905 833 4020 by November...
Celebrating Christmas Joy with Friends & Family
There are so many ways to to celebrate the Christmas season: parades, opportunities to see & purchase gifts for special friends & family; music; tasty treats to enjoy as you walk on a road free of traffic. And all these events make these very long winter...
Procurement By-law Update
Staff presented a report to Council on 11/17 recommending a new improved Procurement By-law. I think the various modifications are very positive in that it incorporates best practises in a number of important areas and introduces formal contractor evaluation...
Traffic Calming in Kettleby
Council approved a report recommending traffic calming on Kettleby Road; implementation is to be done in spring 2015. The recommendation is based on data provided by data collected by traffic counters and the feedback from residents living on the road. To elaborate...
Kingscross Estates: your input on traffic calming is wanted!
Measures to slow down the traffic on Kingscross Drive has been a very hot topic for residents in Kingscross Estates community: both for those living on that road and for residents living on the feeders streets. Notice is being sent to all residents in Kingscross...
Mary Lake Estates–municipal services report
The preferred solution for providing municipal services (water and sanitary sewers) to the new subdivision Mary Lake Estates has now been confirmed. Here is the final report. Preferred solution is consistent with what was presented earlier. If anyone has questions...
Christmas in Kettleby
Thoughtful and Fun Events for early November Days in King
There are several remarkable events happening in King the 1st weekend of November. Saturday, November 1 12 noon-6PM there is an open house to honour former Mayor Margaret Britnell whose service to King spanned over 27 years. The event is at the King City Seniors'...
Only a Few Days left to campaign
There are only a few more days for me to connect with voters before election day October 27th. And as my success criteria is a quality conversation as opposed to volume of visits, I am not going to reach every door. I have been very pleased to have the chance to...
Greenbelt Series…a valuable read
There is a very timely 6 part series in the Toronto Star, penned by veteran journalist John Barber on the Greenbelt. His articles touch on everything: from the Greenbelt's agricultural sector, to the state of its urban river valleys, to its ecological, political,...
On the campaign trail
Although it can be a tad wet & dreary these days when I am out knocking on doors, the conversations with constituents is very worthwhile. I am hearing confirmation that my platform does resonate with people in terms of their issues and concerns. And I am also...
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…