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.
Community Risk Assessment
On November 13 Council agenda there is a staff report from fire and emergency services about a community risk assessment which has been performed for King. As such an assessment provides guidance for the provision of Fire Protection services in the municipality it's...
2024 Budget Book
The draft budget calls for a municipal tax increase of 5.49% which is higher than what I was hoping for but I can't claim surprise as previous years have been very tight and I was aware that new spending could not be avoided forever. I am still working to fully...
Green Standards in the Ontario Building Code
On November 13 Council agenda there is my motion, seconded by Councillor Asselstine, asking the Province to expedite energy performance green building standard amendments to the Ontario Building Code (OBC). Without these amendments we can only encourage and not...
Water and Wastewater Rates for 2024
On November 13 Council agenda there is the recommendation for water and wastewater rates in 2024. As a portion of the rate is variable the magnitude on each user varies according to their consumption but for the average usage the increase on the blended rate (water...
Refusal on 10th Concession
On November 13 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending refusal of a zoning application for a property on 10th concession to enable a second dwelling for farm help; specifically, concept was to build a large (910 sq m or 10,000 sq ft) house and convert the...
2024 Budget
Budget consultations have started. There are several ways to provide feedback, ask questions: attend the open house Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Municipal Centre, attend the Council meetings when budget is on the agenda, contact the Treasurer. See details here. To...
Fall Bazaar and Tea in Kettleby
Remembrance Day Services in King
King Rememb
Nobleton Community Hall Survey
At the October 14 council meeting a strategy was approved for the Nobleton Community Park Revitalization Strategy. The Staff report was not approved as presented in the report; one of the changes was direction to Staff to "to undertake a community survey, with an...
Why & How of Heritage Conservation
Interested in learning about cultural heritage conservation in King? Attend one of three upcoming cultural heritage protection workshops led by the King Heritage Advisory Committee in partnership with the Township’s Heritage team. The information sessions are free and...
2024 Budget Begins
The draft 2024 budget will be available to the public on November 1, 2023, on King website or the SpeaKing portal. On Wednesday, November 15 at 6PM there will be public open house at the Municipal Centre.
Feasibility of HCD in Schomberg
On October 30 Council agenda there is a staff report presenting the feasibility, process an cost to embark on a study for a Heritage Conservation District (HCD) in Schomberg; this report was requested by Council in September in response to a motion by Councillor...
Recent Comments
Hello Jacqui…..your concern is very valid. This subdivision,as is case for any new one within urban boundaries of King City,are…
We refer to the subdivision as “starter castles”. Our main concern is the issue of water. Are these properties on…
Now that a 84 metre monstrosity has been erected directly across from this subdivision, why should there be an objection…
Hi Bruce, I anticipate that my query about why three years will lead to understanding about factors other than the…
Debbie, this is a good question. Three years does seem like a very long time to complete a review. I'm…
The super powers granted to Mayors serve to disallow the Mayor to hide behind the excuse that Council won't approve…
Amen to you Debbie. I couldn't agree more.
It was different. I think one’s evaluation of it being better or not is highly influenced with one’s previous experience.…
So, Debbie, how did this new system of 1-1 conferences with a Councillor or a Mayor work out? Did you…
I prefer the usual system which I believe was from about 6 to 8 pm when more young families are…