Nov 27, 2015 | The Issues
Building broadband capability in King is critical; there are some significant gaps today but there are some huge advance coming. I am anticipating a very interesting deputation by the Business Development Director of Vianet* at our Monday Council meeting. At...
Nov 27, 2015 | The Issues
As I noted earlier there are 2 public forums being held for the 2016 Budget. If you wish to understand which initiatives are proposed to be funded in 2016 and which ones are not and why, this is a meeting for you. At these sessions the Finance Director will be...
Nov 27, 2015 | The Issues
Earlier I wrote about a plan to move the Parks Division Staff to the former Schomberg Arena. In response to questions indicating lack of understanding about the plan and criticism about both the plan and how the plan had been communicated additional information is...
Oct 29, 2015 | Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
Phase 2 of Official Plan Review is on Council agenda for 11/2. Its a very important report as this drives how the Township will evolve. At this stage all the details are not yet being determined; but very significant policy directions are being determined such as: ...
Oct 29, 2015 | The Issues
Preparations for the 2016 Budget are well underway. For those interested in the deliberations here are a couple dates you will want to keep in mind. November 2 there is a working session for Council at which Staff will provide a review of what 2016 will look like if...
Oct 29, 2015 | Debbie in the Community, Developments, The Issues
November 2nd Council agenda includes a Staff report recommending a public art policy. Reading it I can see that the intent is clear and very appropriate: how to influence the caliber and type of public art in King so that the art does serve to create a more...