Sep 6, 2011 | Debbie in the Community
A new tradition in King City started September 5: King City End of Summer Bash. I remember Councillor Mortelliti asking me last year what I thought about an Oktoberfest type event in King City. I recall thinking the concept was great but was less than enthusiastic...
Sep 6, 2011 | Debbie in the Community
We need more parking for the King City GO Train station. One quick fix would be a shuttle service between remote parking locations and the station. To that end at the 08/29 Council meeting I gave notice of a motion to “request the York Region Transportation...
Aug 26, 2011 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
I have just returned from AMO (Association of Municipalities of Ontario) annual convention. As I expected and hoped it was a good opportunity to meet others representing the interests of constituents to the best of their abilities and providing leadership for the...
Aug 5, 2011 | Debbie in the Community
My earlier posting about the “Green Home” in Richmond Hill elicited a question/comment from a reader about a “green” subdivision in Newmarket. I am very appreciative of this as it led to me learning about a Newmarket development of 34 homes branded as “Ecologic.” ...
Aug 4, 2011 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
Interested in a shuttle service to GO station? Do you want to see more/better public transit options in King? Attend the public information meeting Tuesday Aug. 16 5-7 PM at King City Public Library. As I reviewed in a recent update on a Metrolinx presentation to...
Jul 25, 2011 | Debbie in the Community
A class Environmental Assessment is starting to assess the “opportunity” to improve King Road between Hwy 400 and Hwy 27 to accommodate increased population and traffic growth. This study has been long anticipated as it has been shown on York Region’s plans for...
