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...
Mar 21, 2015 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
The Province is reviewing 4 important plans: Greenbelt Plan, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, Niagara Escarpment and the Growth Plan For Golden Horseshoe. When created intent was to manage growth, support economic development and protect the natural...
Mar 21, 2015 | Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
Review of our Official Plan continues. Its evident that people are interested: >80 attended the March 10 meeting. The Phase One Background and Information Paper is on the 3/23 Council. If you would like to make public comments you can certainly do so; but, as...
Mar 21, 2015 | The Issues
I believe that everyone will be interested to read the Staff Report on 3/23 Council agenda as it provides an update on our broadband strategy. The challenge to provide dependable, affordable high speed service to all King residents and businesses is huge; but, after...
