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.
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...
Holland Landing: learn its history
Learn about a fascinating historic, cultural heritage site, its spiritual connection to First Nations, its central role in Indigenous and colonial activities between the Lower and Upper Great Lakes, and its critical role in the survival of a nation. On the East...
In Person Council meetings again!
The Council Chambers are finally open to the public! You can participate in the council meeting by either coming to the Municipal Centre OR by tuning into the live stream. Procedural bylaw for the hybrid meetings was discussed at the March 20 Council meeting. ...
Severance on Martin Street
On Council agenda for Monday April 3rd there is a staff report reviewing an application for a severance on Martin St. (see here for the meeting agenda and links to Staff report and the presentations by Staff and the proponent.) Severances within King City urban...
Reducing Permeable (soft landscaping) Permit Process
On Council agenda for Monday April 3rd there is a staff report proposing a significant process change for assessing applications from property owners in the three villages to implement projects on their property which would result in increasing the amount of...
New Community Spaces in Nobleton
On Monday, March 20 Council agenda there is a staff report presenting a redevelopment strategy for the Nobleton Lions Community Park and area. It includes a new library, a refrigerated outdoor ice surface, enhancements to soccer fields, creation of pickle ball...
Drinking Water Systems Annual Report
On Monday, March 20 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending that Council receive the Annual Report for each of the 4 municipal drinking water systems. As has been case other years, when I read these reports I am grateful to be living in a municipality...
Stateview
On Monday, March 20 council agenda there is a staff report recommending approval of the draft plan of condominium application for the Stateview development on Keele north of King Rd. as reviewed the report. This is the “tool” in of the development process whereby...
Council Remuneration
On Monday, March 20 Council agenda there is a staff report reviewing Council members' remuneration in calendar 2022. For any questions or comments please submit by noon on March 20 to clerks@king.ca.
Changes to SAC and ICSP
On Monday, March 20 council agenda there is a staff report recommending the transition of the Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC) to an Environmental Action Team and to not pursue the refresh of the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP). I agree with...
Emergency Management Plan
On Monday, March 20 council agenda there is a staff report presenting the updated Emergency Management Program and Emergency Plan. Hopefully many people think about an emergency plan if there was a fire at their own house but I doubt that there are many who think...
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…