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.

Heritage Award 2019

Heritage Award 2019

Now is the time to nominate a heritage building in King which inspires you.  The 2019 Heritage Award is now receiving nominations.  Criteria is simple:  a building which you admire and are pleased to see being cared for by its owners.  You may admire it because of:...

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Service Canada Passports

Need to renew your passport?  Applying 1st time?  Service Canada will be in King City Wed. June 26 10-3pm at the King City arena 2nd floor. Here is the poster.    

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Metrolinx Town Hall re York Region

Metrolinx is hosting a Town Hall with focus on York Region Monday, June 24 7-8:30 at Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie. Good opportunity to ask questions about service.  Here is link to register for in person or on line attendance and to send in question....

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Different Place for Drawdown Workshops

There is different venue for the workshops about Reversing Global Warning.  All other details re: times are same. New location: York Pines United Church, 3150 Lloydtown Aurora Rd., Kettleby.  (this is west of Jane/east of 400.  See here. REVERSING GLOBAL WARMING:...

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King Loves Its Trees

On Council June 10 agenda there is a report about and including a draft tree bylaw.  As reviewed the proposed bylaw is relevant to private property in the 3 villages:  King City, Nobleton and Schomberg.  It is a my perspective that this is long overdue as trees, a...

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Development with Hambly House

Development with Hambly House

On Council agenda for June 10 there is a report on the development at northwest corner of Hwy 27/King Road including the designated heritage property known as Hambly House.  This development was the subject of a public meeting in November 2017.   Since then some...

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Sproule St. Development

On Council June 10 agenda there is a report recommending approval for a site plan application. The development application was approved in May 2016 but execution did not proceed; new property owner has now submitted a revised application similar to the original.  The...

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OP Open House and Public Meeting

Important Dates associated with approving new Official Plan.  More information is here. June 7 revised draft OP available on website along with a tracked version of changes since the March 2019 version.  Go to speaking.king.ca. June 27 2:30-5:30  Open House at...

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Council Motion on Bill 108

On May 27 Council agenda there is a motion I put forward for consideration in response to Bill 108.  This Bill has been drafted for the stated purpose of increasing the supply of homes by modifying many statues and processes (e.g. environmental assessment act,...

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Street Naming Policy

On 5/27 Council agenda there is a report proposing a new policy for naming new streets.  Its interesting to see how such decisions are made.  Sounds like a good process.

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Drawdown: reversing global warming

REVERSING GLOBAL WARMING: INTRODUCTION TO DRAWDOWN Weekend 4-session Workshop Friday, June 14, 7-9:30 PM / Saturday, June 15, 9-11:30 AM Saturday and Sunday 2-4:30 PM King Township Municipal Bldg, 2585 King Rd. During this workshop created by the Pachamama Alliance,...

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2019 Tax Bills

In April Council approved a tax levy increase of 2.3% for the Township share of property taxes.  In the May 27 Council agenda there is a report presenting the 2019 property taxes for the various assessment classes. Total tax rate is a blend of Township, Regional and...

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Recent Comments

 

  1. Good overview and assessment of current situation, and the situation that got us to this point . King Twp has…

  2. thank you for your feedback and acknowledgement of the effort required to understand the budget.

  3. This has got to be the strangest working session. “Overview of King’s Citizen Experience Plan” does not allow for citizens…

  4. Hi Deb, as always your blast/posts are SO helpful! You are a marvel. Your summaries are succinct, informative, opinionated with…

  5. Hi Debbie, Of interest, Simcoe County has had the carts on wheels for recycling, organics and garbage for some time…