Sep 20, 2019 | Developments, The Issues
On Council September 23 agenda there is a report for a site plan development application in Schomberg at 215 Main St. From my reading there are some very positive aspects to this application: 4 purpose built apartments of which 2 are intended to meet the York Region...
Jul 6, 2019 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
At July 8 Council there will be a debate on a resolution put forwarded by Mayor Pellegrini and seconded by me re: declaring a climate emergency. I believe this declaration is appropriate. As reported in the media, as we see already consequences of global warming and...
Jul 6, 2019 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
On Council July 8 agenda there is a very important report: a draft plan for how the Township will reduce the green house gas emissions (GHG) generated by our facilities & fleet and reduce our consumption of energy (natural gas, electricity). The report is...
May 24, 2019 | Debbie in the Community, Developments, Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
On May 27 agenda there is Staff report reviewing the implications of the Province’s proposed Bill 108 called “More Homes, More Choice Act.” This Bill, if passed as is, has significant impact on how our communities evolve: what is built, how it is...
Mar 15, 2019 | The Issues, Transportation
On 3/18 Council agenda there is a report on an amended draft budget for 2019 and the 3 following years. The amended one proposes a 2.3% increase (as opposed to 2.8%) on the township portion of the tax rate. I think the proposal overall is reasonable although there...
