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.
Council Renumeration and Expenses
On the March 21 agenda there is the annual report of the renumeration and expenses of the Council members. As always members of the public can provide feedback and/or register to make deputations; to do so contact clerks@king.ca by noon March 21.
King City Northeast
report recommending that final subdivison agreements should be approved for two the developments which are part of the King City Northeast development: Acorn and Scouli. As always members of the public can provide feedback and/or register to make deputations; to do...
Clearview Heights and Elizabeth Grove
On the February 28th Council agenda there is a report providing an update to applications related to a development on east side of Keele between Elizabeth Grove and Clearview Crescent. The applications include amendments to the King City Community Plan and the...
52 James Stokes Court
On the February 28th council agenda there is a report recommending approval of amendments for the Official Plan and the Zoning Bylaw to enable the creation of four lots at 52 Stokes Court in King City. I am supportive of the recommendation as it is consistent with...
Planning 101
Do you wonder what the scope of authority is for the Township to approve and to reject development applications? Do you wonder what the goals of Planning are? If so, consider attending on Tuesday, March 1 6-8 pm. Advanced registration is required at...
Volunteer Awards
I, along with other Council members, are accepting nomination for awards to recognize volunteer contributions and achievements. Nominations are accepted till March 16th. There are 6 different categories: citizen of the year, special recognition, special recognition...
King City Community Garden
There are many reasons why a community garden may be just right for you. The King City Community Garden is on east side of Keele, just south of King Road. your property is too small for a vegetable garden your backyard is a shade garden because of the trees you are...
Community Grant Applications are Open!
Applications for municipal grants by not-profit volunteer community organizations can now be made. The grants are for initiatives by the community organization which provide or develop recreation, cultural and social opportunities or enhance environmental...
Climate Change: challenging ideas
King Climate Action Plan: more consultation
Contrary to the Staff recommendation to endorse the King Climate Action Plan (KCAP), Council referred the draft plan back to Staff to take into account the deputations made at the January 21st council meeting and to allow for more community consultation. As I had...
Capital Projects Quarterly Review
On the February 7 Council agenda there is a report reviewing the status of various capital projects which are underway. It's being recommended to close 12 projects and to transfer back to original sources of funding the surplus $609,000 dollars. It also recommends how...
Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application in Countryside
The agenda for the Council Planning meeting on Monday January 31st includes an application for a zoning bylaw amendment for a rural property on the Lloydtown Aurora Rd west of Highway 400. The application's purpose is to facilitate the severance of the property to...
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…