Welcome to my blog! MY primary objective is to alert my constituents and others in King Township about issues being reviewed at the upcoming Council meetings. I do this as I believe the quality of Council decisions is enhanced when the public is engaged. I hope that residents will make deputations and/or send emails to Council to express their opinion and/or to ask important questions. Also, I include notice of meetings and events which I think are particularly important. I welcome your comments, whether you agree or not with me, and only edit to eliminate inappropriate language.
Recent Posts
Comments on Bill 23
On Council agenda for December 12th there is a staff report making comments on Bill 23 with the objective of these remarks being posted on the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) which has a deadline of December 30. Bill 23, (More Homes Built Faster) was introduced on October 25 and was quickly given royal assent. The staff report is very comprehensive in identifying the impact on the...
New Development on Hwy 27: Crisdan Holdings
On December 5 there is a public meeting for application for a zoning bylaw to facilitate the building of a 6 storey building; it includes 169 residential units with commercial at ground level. The development includes demolishing 3 current houses but retaining and integrating the heritage house at 12958 Hwy 27. I am happy that the developer has agreed to permitting us time to properly assess...
Public Meeting for draft subdivision on Dufferin
On December 5 there is a public meeting for applications for a zoning bylaw amendment and draft subdivision for property west side of Dufferin north of the rail line. The proposal is for a residential development comprised of two 5 story condominium buildings and townhomes; total residential units will be 347. The application is consistent with the Official Plan in that "Our King" designates...
We Need the Greenbelt!
Contrary to numerous promises the Province is proposing to carve out 7,400 acres from the Greenbelt (GB) across 10 municipalities, including >600 acres in King on west side of Bathurst north of DAvid Drive. The latter is to contribute to the goal of buidling 1.5 million homes in the next 10 years. As purpose of the GB per the GB legislation is to "provide permanent protection to the...
Hi Nancy, As you have the concern which you have articulated I am glad that you have raised it. There…
Your dedication and super powers are much appreciated, Debbie. Now as we take our partners to task, best wishes for…
Hi Debbie, While I am glad that you got the essence of your Greenbelt motion passed, I was not pleased…
Congratulations, Debbie - and thank you for your leadership on this important motion. It’s great to see Council speak with…
The intentions are proper, the impulse has momentum, the issues are great. One of the largest is how to make…