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.
Merry Christmas!
I want to wish everyone a joyful holiday season. I know that these holidays are not as open and free as we had hoped and for some there have been disappointment; but I also know that we each can find a way to celebrate. I do celebrate Christmas and want to...
Save Don’t Pave!
In today’s Toronto Star 100+ groups – from community orgs to health groups to farmers – sent a strong message to Premier Ford: Don't destroy Greenbelt lands! Cancel Highway 413 & the Bradford Bypass Expand to see the full ad #StopThe413 #StopTheBradfordBypass...
In Person Services at the MC
Residents and businesses have learned how to manage their dealings with the municipality virtually. But, starting December 13 there is the option of in person services at the Municipal Centre. In addition to in-person customer service through ServiceKING (available...
Finding the Holiday Lights in King
Want to find the best holiday light displays in King. Buy a map for $10 and....support the King Township Foodbank.
When Can We Have In-person Council Meetings?
On December 13 council agenda there is a report from the Clerks reviewing possible options as to how council and the various committee meetings can be conducted given that we are starting to re open as public health and workplace safety measures are being reduced. I...
YRP Presentation
There is a deputation on the December 13 Council agenda which I think will be of interest to the community. It's by the Manager of Business Intelligence and Data Analytics of York Region Police. it's regarding the community safety data portal introduction....
Voting Technology for 2022 municipal election
On the December 13 council agenda there is a report making recommendations as to how the municipal election on October 24 2022 will be conducted in terms of how voters make their selections. I concur with using the technology that has been used previously. And I like...
Assuming the Mary Lake Estates subdivision
On December 13 council agenda there is a report recommending that the Mary Lake Estates subdivision should be assumed by the Township. I am supportive of this proposal.
Draft Zoning Bylaw
On December 6 Council agenda is the draft zoning by law for the rural areas of King Township. The geographic area included in this bylaw is the whole Township except for the three villages. Here is the staff report which includes the draft bylaw and the schedules. ...
Library Survey: please do
Trees of Giving
If you haven't cast your vote for the best Tree of Giving yet do plan to visit the Heritage & Cultural Centre in the next couple days; last day is December 18th. The variety is incredible. The imagination of some of the community groups is outstanding. ...
Nov. 27,28 Festive Events
Weekend of November 27, 28 there are several seasonal events happening: the second weekend of the annual Kingcrafts sale; on the Saturday there is the King One of a Kind sale at the Heritage and Cultural Centre (HCC). At HCC there is annual Trees of Giving. I...
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…