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.
Regulation of Fireworks
On Monday May 9 there is a report proposing a new bylaw to regulate both the sale and the use of fireworks within the Township. The regulations are all about health and safety of the users and those who are in the vicinity of the action. Given feedback I received from...
Go Slower on the 17th (Dufferin-Jane)
On May 9th Council agenda there is a staff report recommending that the speed limit on the 17th sideroad between Dufferin St. and Jane St. be reduced from 60 kilometres an hour to 50. Per the report the reduced speed is being implemented in response to complaints from...
AMPS for parking infractions
On May 9 council agenda there is a report recommending a new process for administering parking tickets. I think we should be implementing this as soon as possible as there are numerous benefits. There is every reason to expect the process the new process will be...
Schomberg Main Street Update
On May 9th Council agenda there is a report giving a comprehensive update on, what I call, the “remake of Schmberg’s Main St.” There is a wonderful exciting transition occurring. Certainly demonstrates what can be accomplished when you get everyone working towards the...
Wanting a Pool Before Assumption of Subdivision
On May 9th council agenda there is a report presenting a pilot program to enhance the process for a property owner in a new subdivision, prior to assumption of that subdivision by the municipality, who wants to install a pool. As reviewed in the report, currently...
Vote Debbie Schaefer for Ward 5 in October
On Monday, May 2nd I registered as a candidate for the upcoming municipal election on October 24, 2022. Specifically, I have registered to maintain my position of Councillor for Ward 5 in King Township. Much has been accomplished during my time on Council. It is...
municipal election 2022
As announced earlier I have registered as a candidate for Ward 5 in the upcoming municipal election. I will be using this blog to communicate my platform. I will also continue use this blog to inform you of issues within the Township which are being assessed at the...
Schomberg Apartments
On the May 2nd Council planning agenda there is a the statutory public meeting for an application for a zoning bylaw amendment in Schomburg to enable the building of a 96 unit apartment building on Main Street. There is much which is appealing in that it offers a...
Bill 109 is poor legislation
As I have posted earlier there are serious problems with Bill 109, the More Homes For Everyone Act. Its disrespectful of municipalities, its undermines the ability of municipalities to plan sustainable communities and it is not an answer to the housing crisis. The...
Twshp Wide Recreation Centre
The Township of King broke ground today on a Township-Wide Community Centre in King City, which is made possible with funding support from the federal and provincial governments, Seneca and local developers. Scheduled to open in 2024, the centre will feature 124,000...
Surplus Building: Kettleby-Pottageville Lions Hall
On April 25 council agenda there is a staff report recommending that the Kettleby-Pottageville Lions Hall be declared surplus and that the sale and marketing of the property is to be started. As reviewed in the report there are several good reasons for this action....
Activity Review of Growth Management Services
On April 25 Council agenda there is a report summarizing the activities in the Growth Management Services Department. As reviewed in the report GMS is a new department incorporating 4 divisions: building, planning, by law enforcement, economic development. Its an...
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.…