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.

Mary Lake Estates: assumption of external works

On January 11 Council agenda there is report recommending that Township assume the external works infrastructure built in the Mary Lakes subdvision.  As reviewed the work were all constructed/installed on Oct. 31, 2018; since then the required 2 year maintenace period...

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Fence Bylaw Amendment

On Jan. 11 Council agenda there is report recommending an amendment to fence bylaw in order to ensure there is clarity on the need for enclosing a pool and to identify that it is an offence to operate a pool without conforming to the bylaw.  I know that some people...

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2021 Budget : want to hear from you

2021 budget process is well underway.  Consultation in different ways  is now being sollicted: there is a survey, your ideas are requested, attend  virtual public consultation on January 20.  Go to our digital community engagement platform speaking.king to see &...

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Municipality to Citizens: communication tools

Just a reminder of the new communication channels. King Bulletin is easy way to be updated on Twshp initiatives.  If you haven't subscribed I recommend that you do so.  Click here. A new truly easy way to find out what is on the Council agenda.    Here is my post...

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Rural Zoning Bylaw

1st round of pulic meetings for the rural zoning bylaw have been held.  If you missed them it is not too late to get involved.  A discussion paper is available at speaking.  The policy planner wants to hear from you.

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Festive Greetings and Good Wishes to All

Festive Greetings and Good Wishes to All

This holiday season is not like any other we have experienced.  It is truly a time when it is important that we acknowlege that no one is an island and that our actions can significantly help or harm others.  We are all tired of the restraints on our activities but we...

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MZO’s Refused in King

I maintain this blog for the express purpose of alerting readers to issues coming before Council before the Council makes a decision so that public can engage, if interested.  This post is different: its a brief report on decisions made at Council December 14. Council...

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Nobleton MZO Request

On Dec. 14 Council there are 2 reports providing background  to two requests for Council endorsement of requests to Ministry of Municipal Affairs for MZO's.  I have earlier commented on the one for Marylake.  The second one is for property on Hwy 27 south of the...

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Site Alteration and Movement of Fill Bylaw

On Monday Dec.14 at 5 pm there is a working Council meeting which the public is able to observe as it is live streamed. Attending this session is valuable as the topic is complex; creating a new bylaw to manage the importation of fill, the alteration of the grade of...

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Community Improvement Plan: update and refresh

On Dec. 14 agenda there is a report on our Community Improvement Plan (CIP).  I am encouraged by what has occurred since its start in late 2014 and am pleased to see the plans for a refresh.  2019 results show how valuable the Township's investment can be:  for every...

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Recent Comments

 

  1. The intentions are proper, the impulse has momentum, the issues are great. One of the largest is how to make…

  2. Thank you for the update, Councillor Schaefer. It’s encouraging to see this conversation continue as we look toward a stronger,…

  3. Thank you for your comments Nancy. I believe my motion does protect the GB by calling for "lands of ecological,agricultural…

  4. In the review of the Official Plan, there are two spots where the proposal is to allow development on the…

  5. Well put! It is a wonder it fell out off the radar for so long. Glad someone cared enough.

  6. I am thankful for the work you do, and your sensitivity to King's green heritage especially.

  7. Two of your posts, Deb, left me hanging after the ... so I had to read further. Very clever enticement…

  8. Hello Bert, I agree totally with your point that there is the legislative means to ensure that designated properties are…