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.
Election Accessibility
As you would expect all voting locations will be accessible, and entrances will be well marked with the universal access symbol and be within close proximity of the parking lot. In addition The Township of King is providing an option for homebound voters in...
No Soupfest
As the annual Holland Marsh Soupfest is a much loved annual event it is sad news that it is cancelled for 2022 due to a soup maker shortage. I am posting this sad news as I know that many had it marked on their calendars.
Municipal Election 2022
I have been elected three times to serve the residents of King Township as the Councillor for ward 5. I am inspired to seek a fourth term because of what has been accomplished and the work that is still to be done. I have been a champion of initiatives to improve...
Trees: presentation about our canopy
Trees are starting to get attention at the Council! At the beginning of the September 26 council meeting there is a deputation regarding King Tree Canopy and Woodland Cover. It is being given by James Lane, a manager from Natural Heritage and Forestry York Region. I...
Final draft of Zoning Bylaw for Countryside
At the September 26 Council meeting the final version of the new Zoning Bylaw for the Countryside area of King Township is presented with a recommendation for approval. This new bylaw is very much needed as it is replacing the current 48 year old bylaw and its...
Exemption to Permit OPA Application on Hwy 27
On September 26 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending that an exemption to the moratorium restricting Official Plan Amendments (OPA) applications be granted. Unlike a similar request for an exemption about which I have written previously regarding a...
Hybrid Council Meetings
On September 26 council agenda there is a staff report about council meetings in the future: the 2023 schedule and the format. I am very enthusiastic about the plan to move to hybrid meetings whereby members of the public can choose to watch and participate either by...
Kingcrafts Studio: fall sale this weekend
Kingcrafts Studio, as an entity, is unique: it is a non-profit.arts and crafts studio and gallery. And what you can see and purchase there is unique: everything is hand crafted by its members. This weekend the gallery is open for shopping. Its at 12936 Keele...
GO Electric: this Sunday in King City
King City East: not building quickly
On September 26 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending that the request by the owners of three of the subdivisions within the King City East Development for an extension of the draft plan approval lapsing provisions be granted. As reviewed there has...
Apartments & Condo on Dufferin
On September 26 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending several important things. 1. Recommends granting an exemption to the moratorium restricting Official Plan Amendments (OPA) applications. 2. Recommends approving a specific OPA application. 3....
Cell Phone Tower on 15th
On September 26 Council agenda there is a staff report presenting the Staff’s assessment that an application to install a cell phone tower on the south side the 15th sideroad west of 7th concession meets our protocols. As reviewed in the report the municipality is not...
Recent Comments
I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…
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.…