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.
Unexpected Rich Experiences
When I decided to run for a Councillor position I had a pretty good idea about the “work” although the specifics were a little vague. One aspect I did not appreciate was the amount and variety of “extracurricular” activities to which I would be invited. To date my...
Are small changes ever truly “small?”
There are now two active cases in Ward 1 which appear to be very small in terms of numbers; but, one as to ask whether the impact, the long term strategic impact is small? Two houses here, three houses there on lands currently not zoned for residential housing and...
Re-designating Rural to Residential: a wise decision?
There are proposed amendments to Official Plan and zoning bylaws to permit two new residences to be built on the easterly side of the Hickory Hills property between Dufferin St. and Keele. The proposed two large lots are effectively peninsulae poking into the...
Museum-Genview Project Update
The concept details of Genview using the eastern portion of our Museum for a sales office is being further fleshed out. (If you are new to this proposal for our King Museum, click here for more.) There have been substantive modifications to the exterior “look” as a...
Federal Election–last minute insight
Federal Election on Monday May 2nd. Remember to Vote! If you are still undecided here are two sources of more information which have just came to my attention. A debate has been organized to focus on agricultural issues. Its on Saturday, 4/30 1-3 PM in...
What is happening to our committees and boards?
Many readers of these posts are aware of the transition we are going through with our Boards and Committees. But as not everyone is up to date I would like to review the transition and where we are at. Our committees and boards can be divided broadly into two...
Community Showcase and Volunteer Recognition
All Volunteers Invited to Community Showcase and Volunteer Recognition Evening Thursday, May 5 at Trisan Centre beginning 6PM (Showcase) and 7PM (Volunteer Recognition) Read the invitation here
Intimidation is not the rule at our Council Meetings!
Sitting up at the Council table does take some time to become “comfortable.” And then there are rules and protocols. I still can’t say smoothly: “Through you Madame Chair to Mr. xxxx.” The rules are required; without them there would be mayhem, and at worst the...
Pipeline Learnings
At April 18th Council Enbridge presented an update and overview of the project to construct a pipeline to serve the York Energy Centre. I made a real effort to listen calmly, to hear what was being said. It was an effort as I never expected to be in this situation as...
Questioning the Candidates for Federal Election
Federal Election is Monday, May 2nd. If you are still debating with yourself as to who gets your vote you will be interested to know that there are two all candidates meetings in our area. An All-Candidates meeting will be held at the Seneca King Campus on Tuesday...
Gas Pipeline Update
At Monday, April 18 Council meeting Enbridge will present an update on the gas pipeline construction project. The presentation is scheduled for early in the meeting; if interested be there around 6 PM. If you have questions about safety of the pipeline, forward...
Museum & Genview: critical questions
Recently I stopped at our Museum: not to view an exhibit but rather to look at it in context of the proposed Genview partnership. I came away more convinced than ever that this partnership represents an opportunity for positive change. To quote Councillor...
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…