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.
Sustainable Plan for Hambly House
At November 27 Council meeting there is statutory public meeting for a planning application to re-develop the lands at north west corner of Hwy 27 and King Road in Nobleton. (Follow link provided and see agenda item 6.2.) The re-development includes the designated...
Water and waste water rates for 2018
On 11/27 Council agenda there is a Staff report on the subject of rates for water and and waste water. As has been reviewed previously our water rates are very much driven by the rates being charged by York Region; and as reported previously YR has indicated that the...
Budget 2018: what do you want?
Several week ago I asked if my readers had any input for the upcoming 2018 budget; specifically are there programs/services occurring today which you think should be reduced or eliminated in order reduce property tax burden. Or, are there programs/services you would...
Draft Official Plan: presentation 11/30
The Official Plan Review team will be introducing the first working draft of One King, King Township’s new draft official plan to Committee of the Whole in a working session meeting on Thursday, November 30 at 7PM in Council Chambers. Members of the public are...
What do you want to see at new Recreation Facility?
King will be building new multi-use Recreation Facility on south east corner of 15th Sideroad and Dufferin (on Seneca lands). It will have both indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities. You input is very much needed now as the design process begins. Please let us...
Economic Development Survey: couple ways to provide input
Update to our Economic Development Strategy has begun. The 2013 Strategy has been successful: led to the the introduction of tools such as the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) and has assisted in growing the spectrum of business services available across the...
66 Main St. Schomberg
At November 13 Council meeting there is statutory public meeting for a planning application to develop 66 Main Street Schomberg such that there would be 32 townhouses and a listed heritage built property would be demolished. If you have a point of view on this...
Is the change progress?
As everyone knows, King is growing and that often drives change. As Council member one of the more difficult issues I deal with is deciding whether the change is is really required. Will it deliver benefits? Is it worth the expenditure? When does it need to be...
Application for Greenhouse Gas Challenge
I am delighted that there is Staff report reviewing various projects for reducing our greenhouse gas emissions provided that we are successful in receiving funding from the Challenge Fund co-ordinated by Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. I am particularly...
Cold Creek Conservation Area Strategic Plan
We have a real treasure in our Township and given the Strategic Plan for Cold Creek presented in the Staff report its evident that there are opportunities to leverage it much further. Given the increase in users its evident that with right marketing and product mix...
Holiday Events
As our calendars get filled very quickly as we approach the holiday season I want to make you aware of the 3 traditional Christmas events in each of our 3 villages. Each of them are very much about good times with family and community. Christmas in King City Saturday...
Economic Development: next 5 years
Your input to the Township's Economic Development Strategy 5 year review is very much wanted. Please respond to the appropriate questionnaire: one is designed for business owners and one is designed for the community. Why is it important? Example: one of the...
Recent Comments
I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…
Nobody minds population growth -it's a fact of life and Canada as a whole needs more people - esp. young,…
Hello Jacqui…..your concern is very valid. This subdivision,as is case for any new one within urban boundaries of King City,are…
We refer to the subdivision as “starter castles”. Our main concern is the issue of water. Are these properties on…
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.
It was different. I think one’s evaluation of it being better or not is highly influenced with one’s previous experience.…