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.
Keele & Clearview Heights
At May 10 Council there is a report regarding the development proposal at Keele/Clearview Heights. If anyone wonders why the public is often hostile to development proposals this one illustrates why. From the 1st application which dates back to March 2017 the...
Deputations of Interest at May 10 Council
At Monday May 10 Council meeting there are 3 scheduled deputations on issues of interest: York Region Police Services in King, Bradford By-pass, York Region 2051 Forecast. Tune in for the livestream of Council to hear these presentations; they will start shortly...
Heritage & Cultural Masterplan
At May 10 Council there will be a presentation and report on the Heritage & Cultural Masterplan. The purpose of this Plan is to guide the Staff in maintaining King's unique identity, care for its heritage collections and celebrate our cultural assets. As reviewed...
Corporate Strategic Plan: Year 2 Progress Report
On May 10 Council agenda there is a comprehensive report on Year 2 of the corporate strategic plan. As to be expected progress as not been made on a number of indicators due to the COVID-19 disruption. But the report shows that a lot of work has been accomplished. ...
40 km speed limits
On Council May 10 agenda there is a report recommending that the default speed on all local and collector roads be 40 km whereas it is currently often 50 km. As reviewed this was a tactic recommended in the Traffic Calming Strategy. The report says that this lower...
Rimrock Development (east of Kingview Manors)
Monday, May 3rd is a Council Public Planning meeting. One of the applications is to create 5 lots, each with a single detached house. As the report indicates 4 of the 5 lots are generally consistent with Kingview Manors which is west of the development site. The...
52 James Stokes Court
Monday, May 3rd is a Council Public Planning meeting. One of the applications is for 52 James Stokes Court to create 5 lots, each with a single detached house. As the report indicates the proposal is generally consistent with Kingview Manors which is on 3 sides of...
Bylaws For Site Alteration and Pool & Fences
On Monday's Council agenda there is report recommending new bylaw for regulation of site alterations, fill and the administration of permits for pools and fences. As reviewed in the report there has been extensive public consultation on the new bylaws. Very...
Debt Policy
On April 26 Council agenda there is a report proposing a new debt policy for the Township which defines how the Township decides to take on debt, what the criteria is for such a decision. I am very pleased that such a policy is being proposed. As we make decisions...
Comfortable Home Without Fossil Fuels
Are you interested in efficiency? Looking for more sustainable methods to heat your home? For a long time, options for heating your home in Ontario consisted of natural gas, propane, baseboard electric or even wood. Climate Action King (CAK) is hosting a new webinar...
ASK Studio Tour
One of my favourite annual event is the ASK Studio Tour. Unfortunately the urgent necessity of stopping the spread of COVID means that we can't go to the studios but we can still see the art. We can purchase a piece for that bare wall, or perhaps a new piece to...
What is the Story Behind That Photo?
Do you like to tell stories? Are you inspired to make up a story when you see a painting? If so, I think you will be interested in this ASK event: timeless tales writing contest. Seven intriguing images from King’s past are waiting for York Region writers of all...
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…