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.
2026 Budget
On November 24 Council agenda there is the 2026 operating and capital budget for review: if there are no motions for amendments it will be approved. The proposed increase in property tax is 3.74%. But, as our rate is blended with York Region’s budget increase of 4.25%...
Working Session: citizen experience plan
At 5 pm on November 24 there is a working session for Council. Public may observe, either in person or virtually, but cannot participate. Subject is "Overview of King's Citizen Experience Plan."
About those huge blue recycle bins!
Below was published in King Bulletin November 17. If you have not subscribed to the King Bulletin consider doing so.
King Artisan Holiday
King Artisan Holiday Market on November 22nd & 23rd from 11 am to 4 pm at the King Heritage & Cultural Centre. Step into the charm of the season at the King Artisan Holiday Market and wander through the beautifully-restored historic buildings, a gallery of...
12882-12894 Keele Open House
The proponents for a Zoning By-law Amendment Application (12882-12894 Keele Street) have scheduled a Community Open House to present materials related to the proposed development of a rental apartment building. The Open House will be held in person at the Heal House...
Motion Asking For Options for Recycle Cart
On November 10 Council agenda there is a motion by Councillor Eek and seconded by Mayor Pellegrini regarding the blue box transition. I am totally supportive of the resolution requesting a smaller cart option for recycle materials being picked up by Circular Materials...
Recycle Pick Up for Industrial, Commercial,Industrial
On November 10 Council agenda there is a staff report about the recycling service for Industrial Commercial Institutional (ICI). The recommendation to not implement a municipally administered system for recycle has been made after cost analysis of options which showed...
2025 Development Charge By-law
On November 10 Council agenda there is a report on are new development charge (DC) by law which will replace the current 1 expiring January 13, 2026. DC’s are important; they are intended to provide funding for the recovery of growth related capital infrastructure...
Intent To Demolish
On November 10 Council agenda there is a report recommending that Council direct staff to remove the subject property (Dufferin) from the municipal heritage register to enable the demolition of the four buildings on the property. I drive by this property quite...
Winery and Distillery on Graham Sideroad
On November 10 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending approval of a zoning bylaw amendment to enable the establishment of a i) Winery, Cidery, Distillery or micro brewery as an agriculture- related use and ii) on farm shop and cafe as an on- farm...
New Building By-Law
On November 10 Council agenda there is report reviewing a new Building By-law to replace the current one. As reviewed in the report the new one is entirely appropriate as there is need to be consistent with changes to the Ontario Building Code. It also includes...
Remembrance Day Services
Recent Comments
We need to keep up with the times. Internet voting makes sense. We bank and pay bills on the internet…
Debbie - excellent review of a long complex TP doc. We are still concerned that no progress seems to be…
I can’t definitively answer. You’re very good questions and comments. I need to go back and review.
Our mayor is not at all satisfied with what is being offered as an alternative. If you have not done…
Seriously, Deb. You are the best. Circular Materials will allow a one-time per address switch. Finding the new dimension was…
Debbie: Thank you for the review of the Transportation Master Plan. Should it be an expectation of this Plan to…
The alternative bins are really not physically a whole lot smaller & are not of a size that would be…
The N6 Mayors pushed hard to get a smaller option…ideally more than one but secured only one.
Thank you Debbie! I think the 240 L cart will be more manageable for many residents.
What I would like to see is the actual recycling of most of the items in the blue boxes. We…