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.

2024 Budget Book

The draft budget calls for a municipal tax increase of 5.49% which is higher than what I was hoping for but I can't claim surprise as previous years have been very tight and I was aware that new spending could not be avoided forever.  I am still working to fully...

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Green Standards in the Ontario Building Code

On November 13 Council agenda there is my motion, seconded by Councillor Asselstine, asking the Province to expedite energy performance green building standard amendments to the Ontario Building Code (OBC). Without these amendments we can only encourage and not...

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Water and Wastewater Rates for 2024

On November 13 Council agenda there is the recommendation for water and wastewater rates in 2024. As a portion of the rate is variable the magnitude on each user varies according to their consumption but for the average usage the increase on the blended rate (water...

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Refusal on 10th Concession

On November 13 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending refusal of a zoning application for a property on 10th concession to enable a second dwelling for farm help; specifically, concept was to build a large (910 sq m or 10,000 sq ft) house and convert the...

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2024 Budget

Budget consultations have started. There are several ways to provide feedback, ask questions:  attend the open house Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Municipal Centre, attend the Council meetings when budget is on the agenda, contact the Treasurer.  See details here.  To...

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Nobleton Community Hall Survey

Nobleton Community Hall Survey

At the October 14 council meeting a strategy was approved for the Nobleton Community Park Revitalization Strategy.  The Staff report was not approved as presented in the report; one of the changes was direction to Staff to "to undertake a community survey, with an...

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Why & How of Heritage Conservation

Why & How of Heritage Conservation

Interested in learning about cultural heritage conservation in King? Attend one of three upcoming cultural heritage protection workshops led by the King Heritage Advisory Committee in partnership with the Township’s Heritage team. The information sessions are free and...

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2024 Budget Begins

The draft 2024 budget will be available to the public on November 1, 2023, on King website or the SpeaKing portal.  On Wednesday, November 15 at 6PM there will be public open house at the Municipal Centre.  

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Feasibility of HCD in Schomberg

On October 30 Council agenda there is a staff report presenting the feasibility, process an cost to embark on a study for a Heritage Conservation District (HCD) in Schomberg; this report was requested by Council in September in response to a motion by Councillor...

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A new Community Grant Policy

On the Oct. 30 Council agenda there is a report recommending a new community grant policy.  The current policy provides funding to assist community organizations to deliver programs and services and to complete special projects.  Staff believe the new policy will...

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Recent Comments

 

  1. Hallelujah, praise be! Good for council on this initiative. It's long overdue. Should the designation bylaw pass many would no…

  2. A splendid idea, Debbie. So gratifying to see you and your legacy honoured like this for generations to see in…

  3. I think this is well earned and deserved for all you have done over the years as a member of…

  4. So well deserved after all your dedicated and brilliant service. Thank you Debbie!

  5. I am saddened, frustrated and very disappointed about demolition approval of the historic house at 12650 Highway 27. King Township…

  6. riina.bray@rogers.com Hi Debbie, what exactly is the Federal gov doing? we can't have towers going up anywhere and everywhere.