Jan 31, 2014 | The Issues
I have written previously about my strong disagreement with an application to build a banquet facility/wedding venue on the Oak Ridges Moraine (ORM) between Hwy 400 and Weston Road south of the Lloydtown Aurora Rd. Along with the Municipality’s Staff, Council...
Jan 23, 2014 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
Wetlands and streams are not just in conservation areas; they can be in your backyard. In fact, there are many residents in King Township who do have wetlands and streams in their back yards. Being the proud owner of a property with natural features is truly very...
Jan 20, 2014 | The Issues
A revised new by-law covering discharge of guns in King Township is on the agenda for Council January 27th. Because of significant public interest in this by-law Staff have alerted identified “interested parties” well in advance of the meeting. Also well...
Jan 15, 2014 | The Issues
Council has approved the 2014 budget. The blended tax increase is 1.56%; for the average assessed property ($711,902) this amounts to an increase of $108.84/yr ($9.07/month) over 2013. The Township portion of this is 2.59% increase ($61.18/yr); the Region’s...
Dec 12, 2013 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues
Deliberations on the 2014 budget begin at December 16 Council. You can review the draft budget here. The draft proposes an increase of 2.59%; assuming the proposed York Region increase of 1.54% and the proposed neutral rate from School Board,the blended increase for...
