Tax Rates for 2020

On June 22nd Council there is a report recommending tax rates.  We approved our 2020 operating budget in January; this now defines how the required tax levies will  be collected; how much a residential, commercial, industrial property pays.  And ultimately it defines...

Delegating Authority

On Jne 22 agenda there is a Staff report recommending delegation of authority to Director of Growth Management Services (GMS) for two processes.  (GMS is a new department composed of Planning, Building and Bylaw; the Director of GMS is Stephen Naylor who was Director...

Extending an ICBL on Severances

On June 22nd Council agenda there is a Staff report recommending the extension of a current interim control bylaw (ICBL), which restricts severances in our 3 villages for one year as our new Official Plan (One King) is still not in force.  As One King has more robust...

The Finances of our Water Systems

On the Council agenda there are several reports providing good background information on the financial plan for the water drinking systems which King Township operates.  The rigor of the financial plans is how residents who depend on these systems can have confidence...

2019 Financial Statements

On Council agenda on Monday June 22 there is a Finance report on the Township’s Financial statements for 2019.  I consider this to be a very positive report, particularly given the impact of the pandemic on Township revenues.  As reviewed in the report there is...

King Cautiously Enters Stage 2

As indicated in the June 19th press release about King’s plans for entering Stage 2 King Township is  “focusing ownship its efforts on reopening some of its outdoor recreational amenities only.”  Read the press release for details as to when splash...