A Road Map for Moving to former Holy Name

Jul 4, 2015 | The Issues

There is a long awaited overview of how the Township Offices can be moved to the former Holy Name site on King Road in a report on July 6 Council agenda.  Understanding how this project can be tackled and executed in a fiscally sustainable and responsible manner is...

Amendments to Municipal Election Act

Jul 4, 2015 | The Issues

Staff have proposed a resolution for Council as feedback to the Province on their proposal to amend the Municipal Elections Act.  As reviewed, there are numerous amendments including changes to rules about campaign finance, 3rd party advertising; but of greatest...

Wayfinding and Tourism Signage Program Policy

Jul 4, 2015 | The Issues

I have pleased to see this Staff report and only regret that it is has taken this long.  As reviewed, one year ago we directed Staff to develop a policy and to include funds for such in 2015 budget.  I think the recommended policy strikes the right balance between...

Working Session on Special Events and Noise By-law

Jun 26, 2015 | The Issues

Monday, July 6 there is a Working Committee of the Whole (COW) Working Session on issues related to special events and noise by-law.   The meeting will begin at 4 PM and will likely run to about 5:30 as regular Council meeting will being at 6 PM.  COW Working Sessions...

Tourism Plan: digital marketing

Jun 21, 2015 | The Issues

At Council on June 22 there is a report on developing and launching a campaign promoting tourism in King.  I am not on the Committee working on this; so this report is of particular interest to me.  Day tripping or “staycations” are very much part of how...