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.
Presentations at May 12 Council
At the beginning of the May 12th council meeting there are two very interesting presentations Altaf Stationwala, President & CEO, Mackenzie Health Re: Mackenzie Health Annual Update Michael Braithwaite, Blue Door Re: The Housing for All Land...
Strong Mayor Powers
On May 12th Council agenda there is a staff report detailing how the new “strong mayor powers” function. On May 1 these new powers have been granted to a total of 170 municipalities in Ontario. I can hardly write about this as where does one begin? It is so...
MCFAs in Nobleton
On May 12th Council agenda there is a staff report for Nobleton Municipal Capital Facility Agreements (MCFA). There are to be two: one between the Township and two developers who have projects underway in Nobleton and one between the Township and another developer...
Mansions of King Extension
On May 12th Council agenda there is a staff report recommending extension to draft approval of Mansions of King. As reviewed in the report the landowner has requested to extend the draft plan approval for a period of three years which would take it to May 12, 2028. ...
Spring Tea in Kettleby
ELECTION DAY!
Monday, April 28th is your opportunity to vote for whom you want to represent you in Ottawa. Please do not ignore this important election. Go and vote if you have not done so already.
Tuesday Council meetings
Because of the Federal election being on Monday April 28 the timing for our Council meeting was pushed back one day to Tuesday April 29. At 4:00 PM on Tuesday April 29 there will be a Council working session at which Public Works will present an overview of the asset...
Corporate Strategic Plan
On April 29 Council agenda there is the annual report of progress on the actions in the Corporate Strategic Plan. By reporting on all the actions one can see whether goals are going to be achieved in the four priority areas; a greener future, sustainable asset...
Discharge of Firearm & Bows Exemption Request
The staff report on this request was originally on the April 14 agenda but was deferred at the request of the person seeking the exemption. The report on the April 29 agenda is the same: specifically, staff recommends refusal of the request for an exemption to enable...
Meet the Mayor and Councillors
Traditionally in the spring council hosts a quote meet the mayor and Councilor. This year we're trying something different. All Councillors and Mayor will be available on one evening, April 23 from 3 to 7 pm at the Municipal Centre. Fifteen-minute appointment time...
Master Plan Public Open Houses
On Tuesday April 15 there are two important open houses for the public to learn more about strategies on the Transportation Master Plan and the master plan for Parks Trails and Facilities. This is not the first public meeting for these items but rather It's an...
Incentives For Green Building Standards
On April 14 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending further investigation into the potential of non-financial incentives for the ThinKing Green Sustainable Development program. From my review at this point I am disappointed as to how big this challenge...
Recent Comments
Nobody minds population growth -it's a fact of life and Canada as a whole needs more people - esp. young,…
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…