May 15, 2015 | Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
Thursday (5/14) I attended the last of the 17 public meetings conducted to get input from citizens for the review of the 4 Provincial Plans (Niagara Escarpment, Oak Ridges Moraine, Greenbelt and Growth Plan). This was the second one I attended; the other one being an...
May 15, 2015 | Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
In a previous post I summarized my response to the Staff report recommending input to the Provincial Review of the 4 Plans (Niagara Escarpment, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, Greenbelt Plan and Growth Plan.) I indicated that there was one point that I was in...
May 9, 2015 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
At the May 11 Council, I hope that my fellow Council members will join me in approving a declaration of the Right To A Healthy Environment. At our last meeting Council received deputation from students of County Day School asking King to pass such a resolution. You...
May 9, 2015 | Debbie in the Community, Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
The draft Township Response to Province on 1st stage of review is on May 11th agenda; you can read it here; see item 10.5. My top concerns are well addressed in the draft: no expansion of the urban boundaries; recommendations on how to introduce secondary uses to...
Apr 1, 2015 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
Add to the beauty of your property. Add to the Township’s canopy. Do a good thing for all us. Plant a tree or plant alot of trees. If you are in one of the Villages LEAF’s full service backyard planting may be perfect: select your tree and have...
Apr 1, 2015 | The Issues, Transportation
I heard some positive news at the VIVA/YRT public information meeting held in King on Monday. The 5 year plan includes developing a strategy for delivering a rural transit strategy. I consider this as positive as up until now there has been no consideration for...
