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.
Stopping Bill 23
Over the last week I have learned more about the consequences, the implications of Bill 23. More knowledge has only deepened my understanding that it is very bad and regressive. And it has made worse by the announcement to take lands out of the protection of the...
Bill 23 impact on King
On November 7 council meeting there is a staff report on the subject of Bill 23; specifically It presents our staff assessment of the impact on King. The implications are significant and very complex. This report coupled with comments received at the council meeting...
Work Process Change in Public Works
On November 7 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending modifications as to how municipal services are assumed by the municipality. I consider the changes are the kind of streamlining we need to do; quality of outcome is not being jeopardized. As reviewed,...
Toronto Wildlife Centre
On November 7 council agenda there is a staff report recommending renewal of the contractual arrangement with Toronto Wildlife Centre. Specifically it's recommended to enter into a 5 year agreement with an additional 2 year option extension. For $13,500/yr As reviewed...
Keele West
At November 7th Committee of Whole there is report recommending approval of a zoning bylaw amendment to enable construction of an apartment block with of 234 units varying in size to include 1, 2, 3 bedroom units and 3 bedroom units. In response to feedback received...
New subdivision east side of Hwy 27
November 7th Council agenda includes a statutory public meeting for an application to create a subdivision on the east side of Hwy 27 south of King Rd on the lands currently referred to as Boynton. As reviewed in the report the application includes build 429 single...
Semi-detached on 204 Dew Street
At November 7th Committee of Whole there is report recommending approval of an Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendments and construction of 8 semi-detached residential units (i.e. 4 separate buildings) at 204 Dew Street. I know that many in the immediate area...
Council Inauguration
This event is open to the public. Here is the registration form to reserve your seat if you are interested to attend. If by chance you have not seen the final results of the election see here.
Troubling Legislation-Bill 23
Shocking new legislation has been tabled which will dramatically change how new development will be approved and built. As proposed the magnitude of risk in terms of quality of community and quality of life is very high; hence it is imperative that there is adequate...
Happy To Be Re-elected
I feel very privileged to have been re-elected as the Councillor in ward 5. I want to thank all those who supported me in various ways during the campaign. I appreciate very much the voters who expressed their confidence in me by marking their ballot in favour of...
Advance Voting in King
Monday, October 17 through Friday, October 21 residents in Wards 1,3,4 and 5 can cast their vote for the Councillor for the next four years; advance voting is at the Municipal Centre from 9-8 pm every day. On Saturday October 22 advance voting is at the King City...
Electronics Recycling on Oct. 22
Keep electronics out of the landfill by bringing unwanted electronics to the Schomberg Parks Depot parking lot (251 Western Ave., Schomberg) on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon. Items accepted include Televisions, monitors, desk tops, phones, printing, copying...
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…