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.
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
King Commemorates The Soldiers Who Fought For Our Freedom
Here is the press release reviewing all the different initiatives.
Neighbourhood Watch Meeting
On Tuesday, November 4 6:30-8:30 pm York Region Police is presenting in the Council Chambers the Neighbourhood Watch program. YRP does this about once a year in response to requests; although this one is being identified as one for Nobleton the tactics for keeping...
Fall Bazaar in Kettleby
The annual fall bazaar at Christ Church in Kettleby is this coming Saturday November 8. I really appreciate the volunteers who do this: in addition to the tasty tea and cake it is a wonderful relaxed way to see community members you have not seen recently. Good...
2026 Budget Published
The budget for 2026 has been released and is available for review. I encourage you to review and to take advantage of the Public Open House on November 12th; budget will be presented to Council for approval on November 24. The Open House is an excellent way to meet...
GB Plan Motion Approved
I am delighted to tell my readers that the motion about the Greenbelt Plan review by myself and seconded by Councillor Anstey was passed unanimously at the October 27th Council meeting Below are the five resolutions in the motion. To ensure no misunderstanding I want...
Official Plan Update
On October 27 Council agenda there is a large significant report on the Official Plan Review. It includes recommendations for policy direction for 7 topics. To read the report and the recommendations go to the agenda page and scroll down to 8.1. I recommend the...
Motions on Greenbelt
On October 27 Council agenda there are two motions, each requesting that the Province initiate robust review of the Greenbelt Plan as is required by the Greenbelt Act. Per the agenda the first motion to be considered is one from Mayor Pellegrini and the second one is...
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…