Feb 20, 2015 | The Issues, Transportation
There is a very timely report at February 23 Council: winter maintenance standards for sidewalks and municipal parking areas. The standards identifies how resources (personnel and equipment) are to be deployed in order to deliver the service of timely clearance of...
Feb 9, 2015 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
As summarized in a report at February 9 Council a new chapter is beginning at the Museum. With approval of the recommendations the museum and its entire site will now be called the King Heritage and Cultural Centre where King’s unique and vibrant heritage and...
Feb 9, 2015 | The Issues, Transportation
Impact of traffic speed on pedestrian safety is a hot topic in Kingscross Estates. Staff is on track to present a recommendation to Council in late winter (i.e. April 2015) on traffic calming. There is however, a change in steps leading up to that recommendation;...
Jan 25, 2015 | The Issues
The 2015 Budget and Business Plan is on the agenda for 1/26 Council. I continue to believe that the proposed property tax increase which amounts to $79/yr on the average house in King (assessment of $614,000) is the right decision. I am aware that very...
Jan 18, 2015 | The Issues
The 2015 Budget and Business Plan is on the agenda for our January 26th Council meeting. I encourage you to review it and let me know if you are satisfied with the work plan and what is being proposed for a property tax increase. King is going through a significant...
Dec 14, 2014 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues, Transportation
Process for 2015 Budget & Business Plan is beginning with a target date of approval on January 26th. At Council on December 15 the draft Township budget & business plan will be discussed. Frankly, the draft property tax increase of 5% is higher than I...
