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.
Voting in the Provincial Election
If you are on the voters list for the June 2nd provincial election you should have received a voter information card which tells you your voting locations, both on June 2nd and on the advance voting days. If you have not received it and you are eligible to vote you...
Tree Planting Tyrwhitt Park in Kettleby
Join the tree planting at Tyrwhitt Park on Saturday May14 10 am to 12 noon. It’s a rain or shine event; dress appropriately and bring a filled water bottle. You must register to participate. Its hosted by Neighbourhood Network and Lake Simcoe Regional Conservation...
Corporate Strategic Plan: 3 year progress
On Council agenda for May 9 there is a three year annual progress report of the corporate strategic plan (CSP). The four priority areas of the CSP are: a green and sustainable future, investing in infrastructure, cultivating safe, healthy and resilient communities and...
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...
Recent Comments
thank you Dorita for the acknowledgment.
Thank you so much.
Well put! It is a wonder it fell out off the radar for so long. Glad someone cared enough.
I am thankful for the work you do, and your sensitivity to King's green heritage especially.
Two of your posts, Deb, left me hanging after the ... so I had to read further. Very clever enticement…
Hello Bert, I agree totally with your point that there is the legislative means to ensure that designated properties are…
Under the Ontario Heritage Act Building standards by-law 35.3 (1) If a by-law passed under section 15.1 of the Building…
My thoughts: buildings with significant historical and architectural value deserve protection from loopholes in law. Lack of funds or will…
I agree with you that Council needs to address this demolition by neglect so that it cannot happen. This should…
I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…