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.
2022 Budget Survey
As I have posted already over the next six weeks there are several meetings regarding the budget for 2022. A survey about the budget, more specifically about property taxes, has been posted on our speaking@king website; residents are invited to answer the survey. For...
Public Planning Meeting Oct. 12 (1 of 2)
On the agenda for the Tuesday, October 12 Public Planning meeting is an application for an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning Bylaw Amendment for the property where the King City post office is currently located i.e. 20 Doctor's Lane. Here is the notice for the...
Public Planning Meeting Oct. 12 (2 of 2)
On the agenda for the Tuesday, October 12 Public Planning meeting is an application for a Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 32 Marlynn Court in Schomberg. Here is the notice for the meeting. Here is the Staff report. Public can register with clerks@ king.ca to make a...
Updating Village Urban Design Guidelines
If you want to influence how our three villages are evolving in terms of the look of new buildings and the streetscapes I encourage you to get involved with the review under way of the village urban design guidelines. it's definitely time for an update as the current...
2022 Budget Schedule
Public and Council engagement on the 2022 budget begins in next couple weeks. Below are the key dates; for more information about what is happening on these dates click here. November 1 draft budget documents will be published on the website November 9 6-8 pm...
Experience an EV Oct. 2
Actions to respond to climate change often sound difficult; but, they can also set the stage for a great experience. The biggest contributor of greenhouse gases in our community is transportation. If we all drive Electric Vehicles (EVs) it will make a...
Community Operated Outdoor Rinks
On the Council agenda for the September 27 meeting there is a staff report recommending a new increased service level: community operated outdoor skating rinks in response to requests that community members have made. As reviewed in the report an outdoor rink can be...
Trail to GO train station
On the Council agenda for the September 27th meeting there is a report regarding the trail from the GO train station north parking lot which goes up north to King Road. This trail is an important piece of infrastructure contributing to our active transportation...
Truth & Reconciliation
Monday September 27 is the last day to reserve to attend in person the Truth and Reconciliation event at the King Heritage and Cultural Centre. Here is more information about this event which has been planned by volunteers and staff at the KHCC. Note: there is some...
Truth & Reconciliation: event at Heritage & Cultural Centre
On September 30th at 10 AM, we are invite to join the King Heritage & Cultural Centre for the 1st National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. The agenda for the day includes staff and volunteers, reading through the 94 Calls To Action from the Truth and...
Electric Cars: opportunities to learn
If you are thinking about purchasing an electri car and still have some questions there is a repeat of Climate Action's webinar about electric car. The previous 3 have been enthisastically reviewed by attendees. Its Wednesday September 22 at 7pm. For registration...
Hear the King-Vaughan Candidates September 16
The King Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual town hall Thursday, September 16 at 6:00 PM with the candidates running in the Federal election. The plan is for us to hear the candidates from the various parties who are running for election in our riding. To...
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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…