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.
Road Watch
Road Watch is a safe way to respond to observations of aggressive driving behavior. And, by doing so you may actually cause a change in behavior. (Aggressive driving includes speeding, unsafe lane changes,unsafe passing, disobeying traffic signs and signals.)...
4/30 Council—important for Ward 5
There are several agenda items for the 4/30 Council and Committee of Whole (COW) meeting of particular importance to my Ward. If you plan to attend note that both meetings will be at King City Community Centre and Arena, 25 Doctors Lane, King City. There is a public...
Active weekend coming up!
This weekend features one of my favourite activities in King: visiting some of our fine artists as I drive through our beautiful landscape. Saturday and Sunday is the ASK Studio Tour; click here for the places to meet the artists and see their creations. And on...
Clean Up Day
This Saturday (April 21) is the day to participate in cleaning up this beautiful Township of which we are so proud. Individuals, families and neighborhood groups are encouraged to take a little time that day to pick up the litter. If you need supplies (garbage bags,...
The “look” of King City’s commercial subdivision
At the 4/16 public meeting we were given a vision of what’s coming to the north west corner of King Rd and Dufferin; specifically what the look of the commercial subdivision will be. The “look” has been significantly improved from previous proposals. I think King...
Improving Our Regulatory By-laws
Our working session 4/16 was on regulatory by-laws. What I heard overall is that there is a work plan for 2012 which includes education & improving communication and updating a number of current by-laws including fence, kennel, animal control, noise, right to...
Mary Lake Estates–public meeting
April 30 there is a public meeting re: the Marys Lake development. As this application is already appealed to the OMB some might wonder about the purpose of this meeting. It ensures that all the interested public is aware of the latest details of the application. ...
York Region Public Transit (YRT/Viva)
This past Wednesday York Region Transit hosted a public information centre to review changes to services in 2012 and to solicit input for the 2013 plan. For 2013 I asked about services down Keele from the 15th Sideroad. And I raised the need for a service between...
King Sustainability Plan Approved
Council has voted unanimously to approve the Sustainability Plan. Now the real work begins! Pending creation of the terms of reference, critical next step will be appointing the members of the Sustainability Committee who will guide the implementation of the Plan....
Raising $$ for Southlake
Sunday, April 29 is the A&B Courier Run or Walk for Southlake . It would be wonderful if you made a donation to support the King Marsh Muckers team’s effort to raise $5,000 for Southlake. Even better, join the team too. Background Every spring over 1000...
Upcoming Public Meetings
Below are some public meetings recently scheduled which I believe will be of interest to my constituents. York Region Transit is hosting a Public Information Centre in KING on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the King City Library regarding their...
Fund Raising for Southlake
Sunday, April 29 is the A&B Courier Run or Walk for Southlake . It would be wonderful if you registered to participate as part of the King Marsh Muckers and/or if you supported the King Marsh Muckers team’s effort to raise $5,000. Background Every spring...
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…