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.
COVID-19: working through unique situation
March 19 the province introduced new legislation to help protect jobs, keep store shelves stocked and give municipal councils the flexibility to continue operations while maintaining social distance o The Employment Standards Amendment Act, 2020 provides job-protected...
Some Options for Prepared Foods
For a variety of reasons many people are having to find ways, different from usual habits, for putting food on the table for themselves, family and for friends & neighbours. In the last few days I have learned of a couple options and have identified below. If you...
COVID-19: update from York Region
As of March 17 10:45 AM York Region says: " There is no evidence of community spread within York Region. The risk of acquiring COVID-19 in York Region remains low." Here is the YR page. Beginning Monday, March 16, all three York Region hospitals (Mackenzie Health,...
King closes facilities, cancels programs
Due to the COVED-19 pandemic, Recreation, Library and Cultural programming and Facilities are being cancelled/closed through to April 5th. Additionally, the King Township Municipal Centre will be closed to the public until April 6 at 8:30 AM. Essential services like...
2195 King Road: re-development
On March 9 Council agenda there is a report regarding an application for 2195 King Road to permit an addition at the back to an existing dwelling. The outcome is desirable in that there is conversion of the property to professional office which represents positive...
KC & Schomberg Zoning Bylaw Amendments proposal
On March 9 Council agenda there is a report on a proposed Public Meeting to address the identified need to amend the currnent zoning bylaw for Schomberg and King City to address the fact that there are some areas which do not have appropriate indicators for maximum...
2019 Tax Adjustments
On March 9 Council agenda there is a report summarizing 2019 tax adjustments and supplementary taxes. As reviewed in the report there are several reasons for these adjustments with the main one being assessment changes. Important question will be how much was built...
Council Remuneration Report
On Council March 9 agenda there is the annual report of Council remuneration and expenses in 2019.
Draft Strategic Plan 2019-22
On March 9 Council agenda there is report regarding establishment of a strategic plan for the remaining time of this Council (i.e. through to 2022). The report requests endorsement of the identified priorities, objectives and key actions which will then inform...
Interesting Series With Speakers
1st meeting is Thursday March 5 7pm with roster of experts talking about trees: role in mitigating climate change, community vs personal ownership, the science.
Public Info Session: new residential beside KC library
On Tuesday March 3rd there is opportunity for public to look at plans & drawings for a proposal to build townhomes on the property immediately west of the King City library. This developer hosted open house is from 6:30-8pm at King City Arena in Lions Room on...
Transportation Masterplan (TMP): final draft
On February 24 agenda there is the draft TMP with a recommendation for Council to approve it. Changes have been made to draft presented in previous Council which, I believe, enhance the value of this masterplan. I commented earlier about the plan; and want to make a...
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…