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.
Greenbelt Review: my motion
On October 14 Council agenda there is my motion about the anticipated review of the Greenbelt. My motion has been seconded by Councillor Anesty. I regret that the motion is so long but I felt the importance of the issue demands a summary as to why the issue is...
Water & Wastewater Rates
On October 14 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending water and wastewater rates for 2026. The proposed combined increase for the variable rate and the fixed rate Is 2.99%. It's estimated that this amounts to an increase of $60.01 based on the average...
Laskay Cemetery
On October 14 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending that the Laskay Successionist Presbyterian Cemetery should be declared abandoned and ownership transferred to the municipality. The report is fascinating: interesting to know how a pioneer cemetery...
2026 Council Schedule
On October 14 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending the council meetings for calendar year 2026. In addition it is recommended that council closed sessions be conducted prior to the open council meetings which begin at 6:00 PM; specifically the closed...
September 30
The Indigenous Action Committee, King Heritage & Culture Centre, and the Township of King present the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day Gathering. Come for a meaningful concert featuring Indigenous musicians, speakers, and drummers,...
Surplus Lands
On September 29 there is a report on Council agenda recommending some lands in Nobleton be declared surplus and that they be disposed. The report includes a review of the process for disposing municipal lands after being declared surplus: it begins with obtaining...
19 Old King Road Re-Zoning
On September 29 there is a report on Council agenda recommending that where the lands of 19 Old King Rd. (the Nobleton Community Hall) be rezoned. Currently the zoning is “institutional.” The new zoning is “core area” which will enable the building to be repurposed...
Easement on Patricia
On September 29 there is a report on Council agenda regarding an easement agreement at 365 Patricia Ave. This was a most unusual situation: it was discovered that a 750mm storm water pipe outlet was located outside of an existing easement within the established...
Street Names
On September 29 there is a report on Council agenda recommending names in for the two streets in the new subdivision which has been referred to as Mansions of King. I like very much the process we follow for naming new streets. There is the...
Reminder: TMP Open House on Thursday
Drop into the Public Open House on Thursday, Sept. 25 from 6–8 p.m. at Zancor Centre to learn about the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) updates, draft recommendations, and future plans. No formal presentations—just open conversation. At this third Public Open House...
OP Discussion Papers and Open Houses
Discussion papers and one page summaries of the 13 topics are now published on speaking. Its a great deal of reading; I suggest starting with topics which are of specific interest to you. Reminder: Wednesday (9/17) and Thursday (9/18) are the first two open houses...
TMP: PIC #3 and Waste Collection
Share your input on King’s transportation network and waste collection services at the Public Open House on Thursday, Sept. 25 from 6–8 p.m. at Zancor Centre. Drop in to explore Transportation Master Plan (TMP) updates, draft recommendations, and future plans. No...
Recent Comments
Hi Nancy, As you have the concern which you have articulated I am glad that you have raised it. There…
Your dedication and super powers are much appreciated, Debbie. Now as we take our partners to task, best wishes for…
Hi Debbie, While I am glad that you got the essence of your Greenbelt motion passed, I was not pleased…
Congratulations, Debbie - and thank you for your leadership on this important motion. It’s great to see Council speak with…
The intentions are proper, the impulse has momentum, the issues are great. One of the largest is how to make…
Thank you for the update, Councillor Schaefer. It’s encouraging to see this conversation continue as we look toward a stronger,…
Thank you for your comments Nancy. I believe my motion does protect the GB by calling for "lands of ecological,agricultural…
In the review of the Official Plan, there are two spots where the proposal is to allow development on the…
thank you Dorita for the acknowledgment.
Thank you so much.