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
Restorative Work at Edward Pottage House
On June 15 Council agenda there is a recommendation to approve works outlined in the heritage permit application for the property located on Lloydtown Aurora Rd. which contains the Edward Pottage House, a brick farmhouse built circa 1876. The property is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act and the owner is seeking permission to undertake proposed restorative works on the dwelling. As...
Scouli Development
On June 15 Council agenda there is a recommendation to approve applications relevant to the Scouli Development. The latter is part of the King City East development area which includes a total of 1,029 residential units. The proponent has proposed reduced lot sizes across 16 lots in order to create an additional 5 lots. This would add additional unit types and variety for potential buyers...
Asset Management Plan
On June 1 Council agenda there is a report presenting the Township’s 2026 asset management progress report which the Council is asked to approve. The report also requests that Council endorse the inclusion of sufficient capital funding in the 2027 budget to implement the asset management plan. The subject is extremely important as it is an important act of long term stewardship. Our plan...
Sign Request by Vivo Avanti
On June 1 Council agenda there is a report recommending denial of a sign variance request at Vivo Avanti (2124 King Road). The report provides good background as to why we have a sign by law dating from 2018-03 and why we do not want to deviate from this. I am supportive of the denial as approval would undermine the integrity and consistent application of the law sign bylaw. As always...
I adore this building! Just the way it sits high in its location…the recessed front door and its wrap-around windows,…
Very nice to hear from you, Peter. It would be my guess that this announcement of intent to designate would…
I agree with Bruce Craig and I too, support this designation.
I complement the Heritage Committee for their recommendation. It is very important that key parts of King’s history and heritage…
Yes, this building along King Road is a wonderful part of King's built heritage and has had several interesting uses…