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.
Parks, Trails, Facilities Master Plan
The Master Plan for Park, Trails and Facilities is the subject of a Council Working Session on Monday October 27 at 5:00 PM. Public is invited to watch either in person or on the live stream but are not permitted to speak. If this is a subject of interest to you I...
2026 Budget
Reminder: On November 12th there is Public Open House about the 2026 budget. This is an opportunity to review proposed budgeting for those services that matter to you most, ask questions and provide feedback to King’s Senior Leadership Team. Budget will be presented...
Last Days To Apply For Snow Removal Assistance
If you need assistance to remove snow and you believe you are eligible now is the time to make your application. Registration must be made by Oct. 24. 2025 for this coming winter season. The purpose of the program is to provide Senior Citizens (65 years of age and...
GB Motion Update
As there is interest in the Greenbelt I am providing here an update to a post I made earlier about my motion on the Greenbelt. In that motion I said that my motion would be discussed at the Oct. 14 Council. Rather than discussing it I announced at the Council...
Powering King
Learn about energy retrofit programs and grants at Powering King. Drop by the Zancor Centre any time from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 25 to learn from a variety of innovative companies and local sustainability leaders showcasing cutting-edge technologies and practical...
Thanksgiving
Let's use this holiday as a reminder to reflect on what each of us can be thankful for.
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...
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…