Jan 29, 2012 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
If you are like me you almost disconnected when the robo call came through this weekend before hearing the invitation to join a Virtual Town hall on Monday, January 30 to discuss the upcoming provincial budget. It is being hosted by Oakridges-Markham MPP Helene...
Jan 29, 2012 | Debbie in the Community
I would like to thank King residents for their generous support for the Virtual Walk for Wellness, the fund-raiser by CHATS (Community and Home Assistance to Seniors). And I want to thank the many people who encouraged me throughout the week to fulfill my commitment...
Jan 18, 2012 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
I am very pleased that Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting a request for the review of existing policies, legislation, regulation and/or technical guidance relating to the uses of Local Improvement Charges (LIC) to enable their use for energy...
Jan 18, 2012 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
Just keeping track of all the YR road projects is a challenge…let alone trying to understand and assess the implications. A mid York east-west corridor was the focus on Monday at Council: first a deputation by YR Engineering Infrastructure Planning Branch; then a...
Jan 17, 2012 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
The 2011 budget discussions were tough; and as evident from the 1/16 meeting, the ones for the 2012 King Township municipal tax rate are going to be no different. Last year’s was particularly challenging as all the jargon was overwhelming: reserves, reserve funds,...
Jan 11, 2012 | Debbie in the Community
There have been several very successful raisers in response to the fire at Round The Bend. There is yet another….and this one promises great fun…a dance. Tickets are $50 and are available online here as well as from TD Canada Trust locations at Yonge and Wellington...
