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.
Citizen Survey Results
On April 24 Council agenda there is a report reviewing the learnings and results of the 2023 King citizen survey which was conducted in February 2023. This is the first time that such a survey has been conducted. As noted in the report the results of the random...
Several Reports
On April 24 Council agenda there are several reports reviewing decisions being made to ensure protection of our water and making procurement decisions to provide value. Award of 2023-T03 King City Southeast Watermain Replacement Supervisory Control and Data...
Longterm Care at Marylake on ORM: watch the CofA
Today, April 19 at 6PM there is a Committee of Adjustment (CofA) hearing. The first agenda item is regarding a very significant application by the Augustinian Fathers for approvals of minor variances to enable the construction of a longterm care home with 160 beds...
Earth Day Teach In and Discussions
Climate Action Plan: engagement strategy
On April 11 council agenda there is a report presenting an engagement strategy for the King Climate Action Plan. Like many I am disappointed that it has taken this long to have this plan as the Council direction to develop it was given when the Action Plan was tabled...
Survey on King Climate Action Plan
In case you missed seeing this in the KWS April 6th here is a survey on cliamte action plan.
Annual Studio Tour
Different Choices for Crafts and Art April 22, 23
Clean-Up King!
Summary: People in King are being asked to get outside and celebrate Earth Week by taking part in the King Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, April 22. Participants can help pick up litter to keep King’s parks, streets, ditches and neighbourhoods clean and green....
Working with TRCA after Bill 23
On April 11 council agenda there is a staff report recommending process for working with TRCA to deliver municipally requested projects and programs in the new legislative environment which we are in following Bill 23. As posted earlier Bill 23 significantly reduced...
Affiliation Policy
On April 11 council agenda there is a report presenting the community group affiliation policy and user fee and subsidization policy. It is a lengthy report title but entirely appropriate as the three policies are all connected. Community group affiliation policy is...
Update on Whistle Cessation
On the April11 Council agenda there is a staff report about progress on whistle cessation. There has been excellent progress. But I am dismayed to read that it is not going to be completed until end of 2023. It had been my impression that it would be implemented...
Recent Comments
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…
It appears there is a gross contradiction about 15th Sideroad/Bloomington future uses. Residential development on the south side was years…
Hi Nancy, Interesting idea...particularly the angle about training. Do you have an idea of specific parks? Hope you will come…
Hi Nancy, Location will never satisfy. I think your point about running it 2 different nights is very valid. thank…
Perhaps dog parks might be something to be considered in some of the parks. Most areas have large park areas…
I wish that the location of these Open Houses was more central to King Township. Couldn’t they at least be…
The details for maintaining our infrastructure are amazing.
The management efforts are most impressive...I had no idea.