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.
Supporting Anti-SLAPP Legislation–update
My motion to support the Anti-SLAPP legislation introduced in June passed with a 6/1 vote at Council on July 8th. SLAPP suits (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation), or the fear/risk of such, are very effective in tempering the degree to which citizens...
Motion For Participation In OMB Hearing–update
My motion requesting participation of Toronto Regional Conservation Authority (TRCA) and Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing as supporters of King’s position in the OMB hearing on the Pacifico application was passed unanimously at July 8th Council. You can...
Farmers’ Markets in King Township
Just a reminder that we are very fortunate to have 2 wonderful Farmers’ Markets in King Township this summer. On alternating weekends there is one at the Fairgrounds in downtown Schomberg starting at 9 one in King City at All Saints Anglican Church on Keele starting...
Acquisition of former Holy Name School
I am very pleased that King Township has reached an agreement with The York Catholic District School Board to purchase the former Holy Name School property on King Road in King City. The opportunities created by this acquisition are numerous; and now that there is a...
Let’s Support Anti-SLAPP Legislation
At last Council meeting I gave notice of a motion that we should support the Anti-SLAPP legislation introduced in June. SLAPP suits (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation), or the fear/risk of such, are very effective in tempering the degree to which...
How will the ORMCP and GB be reviewed?
At last Council meeting I gave notice of a motion that a letter should be sent to Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing requesting that the process for reviewing the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) and the Greenbelt Plan (GB) be identified. Both...
Motion Requesting Participation in OMB hearing
At last Council meeting I gave notice of a motion that we should specifically request participation of Toronto Regional Conservation Authority (TRCA) and Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing as supporters of King’s position in the OMB hearing on the Pacifico...
Canada Day 2013
Happy Canada Day! If you are looking for a way to celebrate with family, friends and community join me at the park in Kettleby. The grill opens at 7PM, Canada Day cake is cut at 8:30 and fireworks begin 9:45. The cake and fireworks are free; donations will be...
ASK Festival
Arts Society King (ASK) Festival is in full swing. I participated in the Heritage Bus Tour of Churches on Saturday; and am now looking forward to the Kindred Spirits Orchestra on July 4th. If you haven’t checked out the tours and events happening in your backyard...
King City Farmers Market
This Sunday, June 16th is the inaugural Farmers Market in Kings City. It is being hosted by All Saints Anglican Church at 12935 Keele St. It will run alternate Sundays thereafter from 8AM -1 PM. You can find out more information here. The market will occur...
Mobility Plus: service improvements needed
With my eyesight significantly restricted I attempted to work my way through an artificial maze mimicking the challenges of a blind person using York Region's door-to-door shared transit service for people with disabilities (i.e. Mobility Plus) to reach a doctor’s...
Upcoming events & meetings of interest.
On the right side of the home page I maintain a calendar. It shows dates of Council meetings and events & meetings of interest which I think may be of interest to my constituents. Below are some particularly important ones. King City Festival June 15, 2013...
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…