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.
Accessibility Plan 2026-2030
On December 8 Council agenda there is a staff report about the Township’s Accessibility Plan. Specifically the report presents the 2024 Accessibility Status Report and the 2026 --2030 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. By Council endorsing the latter the Township will...
Development Charges
On December 8 there is a Public Meeting prior to the Council meeting about the new Development Charges Bylaw. The latter was an agenda item on the November 11th Council meeting with a report and a presentation; To be honest I don't understand why it is on the agenda...
Recycle Bins: 360 litre or apply for smaller
As announced earlier starting December 31, 2025, King Township will no longer manage recycling as mandated by the Province of Ontario. Ahead of this transition, households received a 360-litre recycling cart from Circular Materials (CM). If this size doesn’t suit...
Transportation Master Plan
On December 8 Council agenda there is a staff report on the Transportation Master Plan. It is comprehensive including Active Transportation, road improvements including networks, public transit and gravel road conversions.. For each there are capital cost estimate...
Celebrating the Re-opening of Railway Station and Church
Attend the grand re-opening of the historic King Railway Station and King Christian Church on Friday, Nov. 28 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. featuring a ceremonial ribbon cutting with remarks by dignitaries and tour of the rejuvenated mid-19th Century buildings. Light...
By-law amendents For Better Enforcement
On November 24 council agenda there Is a report recommending amendments to certain bylaws to assist with enforcement matters. The report explains How the proposed amendment will facilitate enforcement. I am in agreement with the proposed changes and am particularly...
King Jane Industrial Holdings
On November 24 Council agenda there Is a report Identifying the next steps on completing the application for the Blackwood facility known as King Jane Industrial Holdings at the southeast corner of King Road/Jane St. in King City. There are 3 issues identified in the...
Citizen Experience
On November 24 Council agenda there Is a report about a Citizen Experience (CX) plan to set a clear direction and actions for improving how municipal services are delivered. The goal is to put citizen and customer needs first in every service interaction. In the...
2026 Budget Presentation
As posted previously the 2026 budget is on the November 24 Council agenda. There will be a presentation at the beginning. If the budget interests you I strongly encourage listening to it.
2026 Budget
On November 24 Council agenda there is the 2026 operating and capital budget for review: if there are no motions for amendments it will be approved. The proposed increase in property tax is 3.74%. But, as our rate is blended with York Region’s budget increase of 4.25%...
Working Session: citizen experience plan
At 5 pm on November 24 there is a working session for Council. Public may observe, either in person or virtually, but cannot participate. Subject is "Overview of King's Citizen Experience Plan."
About those huge blue recycle bins!
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323 units are being proposed. The Zancor development on 15th was approved about 10 years ago. Lovely…but huge, costly homes.…
323 units are being proposed. The Zancor development on 15th was approved about 10 years ago. Lovely…but huge, costly homes.…
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