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.
Excellent Street Names for 66 Main Street
On December 9 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending two street names in the condominium development being created at 66 Main St. in Schomberg. I love this process for naming new streets and I can't imagine that there has ever been 2 new street names...
Policies For Public Conduct and Video Surveillance
On December 9 Council agenda There is a staff report addressing public conduct and video surveillance policies. The staff report and its appendices our comprehensive reviewing why such policies are necessary and how they will be implemented. I think it's unfortunate...
Winter Recreation Programs (with swimming) Now Available
Registration for all recreation programs including swim lessons opens at 7 a.m. on December 9. Programming for the Zancor Centre begins week of January 27 following the official opening on Sunday January 26. All other programming begins week of January 13. The full...
Zancor Centre Update
The Zancor Centre has reached a significant milestone with the granting of partial occupancy, marking a crucial step towards its official opening. This development signifies that specific areas within the building have been inspected and deemed safe and suitable for...
Southlake Health: strategy for moving forward
Paul Wood, President and CEO published this letter ,in late November, presenting the strategy for Southlake (now Southlake Health) over the next decade. As I know many depend on the services of Southlake and that some participated in the outreach session earlier...
2025 Budget
On Monday November 25 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending approval of the budget for 2025. The proposed budget requires a property tax increase of 3.68% on the Township portion. (Recall that the property tax is based on 3 components: 17% school...
Motion About Safety on Rural Roads
On November 25 Council agenda there is motion by Councillor Anesty which has been seconded by Councillor Asselstine regarding establishment of an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program. Here is the motion. I am very supportive. If you would like the Council to know your...
Motion regarding Bail Reform and Bill C-48
On November 25 Council agenda there is motion by Councillor Boyd which has been seconded by Mayor Pellegrini regarding Bail Reform and Bill C-48 Here is the motion. I am very supportive of what the motion requests. I am not so sure about the second "whereas"...
Community Safety Meeting
On November 18th York Region Police (YRP)and King hosted a meeting about community safety. The meeting was in response to incidents in Nobleton. But, the information and learnings presented by YRP . re totally relevant to any community/neighbourhood in King. If...
413 is NOT a done deal
November 19 I listened to very informative, well researched webinar hosted by Environmental Defence. As someone who has been opposed to this highway for years on the basis that it doesn't solved the stated problem, there is an easy alternative for reducing the truck...
2025 Water and Wastewater Rates
On November 12 Council agenda there is a report recommending water and waste water rate for 2025. The blended water/wastewater rate proposed increase for 2025 is 2.17% (0% increase on the fixed portion and 3.35% for the variable portion of the charge). This includes...
Status of Capital Projects
On November 12 Council agenda there is a report providing a status update of capital projects with updates as of October 31,2024, with 20 recommended for closure.. Its a very thorough and easily understood report. When I read it I feel fortunate that there is...
Recent Comments
Hello Jacqui…..your concern is very valid. This subdivision,as is case for any new one within urban boundaries of King City,are…
We refer to the subdivision as “starter castles”. Our main concern is the issue of water. Are these properties on…
Now that a 84 metre monstrosity has been erected directly across from this subdivision, why should there be an objection…
Hi Bruce, I anticipate that my query about why three years will lead to understanding about factors other than the…
Debbie, this is a good question. Three years does seem like a very long time to complete a review. I'm…
The super powers granted to Mayors serve to disallow the Mayor to hide behind the excuse that Council won't approve…
Amen to you Debbie. I couldn't agree more.
It was different. I think one’s evaluation of it being better or not is highly influenced with one’s previous experience.…
So, Debbie, how did this new system of 1-1 conferences with a Councillor or a Mayor work out? Did you…
I prefer the usual system which I believe was from about 6 to 8 pm when more young families are…