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.
Plan For the 2019 Budget
At the Monday, November 12 Council meeting there is a report from Finance reviewing the plan for establishing the 2019 budget for operations and the 2019 and 2020 capital budget. In 2016 we did the first two year capital budget and its my observation that it was a...
Moving into new Municipal Hub
Municipal Business begins at the new location (2585 King Road) on Tuesday November 6 at 8:30 AM. To allow for the move offices at the current location will be closed Friday (Nov.2) and Monday (Nov. 5).
From Poppies to Peace
You can have an evening of readings, poetry and song about World War 1 and the roaring 1920's. On Saturday, November 3 at 6:30 at the Heritage and Cultural Centre you will be entertained by the Diva and her acting troupe. In addition your ticket includes the...
Fall Bazaar and Tea
The annual Fall Bazaar and Tea in Kettleby is happening on Saturday, November 3, 2018, from 12:30PM-3:30PM. Its at Christ Church – a heritage fieldstone church with beautiful art and craft style stained glass. Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy ‘tea and cake’...
Improv November 24
Are you craving a different evening of entertainment? Suggest you consider Evening at the Improv on Saturday, November 24 at Laskay Hall at Heritage and Cultural Centre. .
Thank you for your Vote of Confidence
Thank you Ward 5 for your support and for re-electing me to serve as your Councillor for the next term. It has been an honour to be your representative and I am very pleased to continue doing so. The campaign period has been very valuable for me as it set the stage...
Why Re-elect Debbie Schaefer?
Learning About All the Candidates
Two excellent All Candidates Meeting were hosted by Concerned Citizens of King Township on October 10 and 11. Former was for candidates in Wards 1 and 5; other one was for the other wards. As a candidate I am very appreciative of the effort CCKT has made to...
Please Vote!
Declarations of support are wonderful. And indeed it is much appreciated when a supporter makes a financial contribution and/or asks for a sign. But, what really counts is the "X" on the ballot. From Monday, October 15 to Friday October 19 there is advance voting...
Fire Prevention
Fire prevention is the most valuable work of our Fire Departement. Wednesday, October 10 3:30-7:30 come to the King City Fire Station to learn how each of us, each family can prevent fires. Families who attended the event last year in Schomberg report that it was...
Be Informed and Vote!
Declarations of support are wonderful. And indeed it is much appreciated when a supporter makes a financial contribution and/or asks for a sign. But, what really counts is the "X" on the ballot. Please do vote; this coming Saturday there is advance voting in...
Steps Towards a new Recreation Centre
October 9 Council agenda includes a couple Staff Report covering important pre-requisites for building our new recreation centre. First there is the 60 year lease for the land at Seneca for a nominal fee. And there is the award of a contract for architectural and...
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…