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.
3 public meetings Sept. 28: Council agenda
Sept. 28 there is a Council meeting for 3 public meetings. Agenda with links to the 3 reports has been published. Public meetings are the opportunity for members of public to identify concerns and ask questions. Instructions how to participate in the virtual meeting...
Seminars About Trees, Gardens and Seeds
Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is offering several seminars over the next couple weeks. They are free. Topics are very relevant to the current season and to our changing climate. Below are the seminars. Click here for more information and to...
Run for Southlake Virtual Challenge
September 23- is the annual Southlake Walk & Run. If you haven't signed up this is a good way for you alone or with friends & family to make a donation to Southlake AND to give yourself a reason to go out and have a walk in the sun in beautiful King. If you...
Corporate Strategic Plan: 2019 results and final plan
In Council agenda there is a lengthy report with appendices presenting final draft for approval of the 2019-2022 Corporate Strategic Plan and the annual progress report for 2019. Appendix A reviews the 4 priority areas and how progress will be tracked. I have a...
Not the Usual Sales Centre.
On Council agenda there is a staff report recommending a zoning bylaw amendment to allow a sales centre to be located temporarily at Keele/Carmichael. The situation is unusual in that the residences for sale are to be built on the east side of King City. The...
Financial Impact of COVID
On Council agenda Sept. 21 there is a staff report reviewing forecasted cost impact of COVID-19 for this calendar year. The anticipated cost is significantly mitigated by the Federal/ Provincial Safe Start Agreement. Specifically, forecasted net impact is a deficit...
Active Transportation Plan
On Council agenda Monday Sept. 21 there is a large important report on the Active Transportation Plan. I am excited about this as it captures many ideas identified many times as being valuable enhancements to our daily living (e.g. midblock pedestrian crossings) and...
King Bulletin: register to be up to date!
Register to receive King Township's new monthly King Bulletin e-mail blast containing all of the latest news and updates in and around King. And here is the first edition.
What I Heard at AMO
I attended the virtual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference for Aug. 17-20. As I found these conferences in past years to be worthwhil I looked forward to it and was curious as to how effective it would be as a virtual experience. Again, there...
Active Transportation Plan: setting priorities
For several months residents have been providing feedback and asking questions about active transportation throughout King Township. On Friday September 10 there will be a virtual public information centre (PIC) at 12 noon. We can't do all the projects at once;...
September Council Meetings
Monday, September 21 there are Council meetings; specifically at 5 pm there is a Working Committee of the Whole Session at which Staff will be providing Council information about the active transportation strategy and the traffic calming strategy. Purpose of a...
COVID Alert App
I posted earlier about the new COVID Alert app. At AMO the app was frequently identified as an important tool for minimizing wave 2. Its available for download on smart phones in Ontario. Click here for full summary of it and how to get & use it. I have down...
Recent Comments
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Hello Jacqui…..your concern is very valid. This subdivision,as is case for any new one within urban boundaries of King City,are…
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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.
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