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
2026 Budget Presentation
As posted previously the 2026 budget is on the November 24 Council agenda. There will be a presentation at the beginning. If the budget interests you I strongly encourage listening to it.
2026 Budget
On November 24 Council agenda there is the 2026 operating and capital budget for review: if there are no motions for amendments it will be approved. The proposed increase in property tax is 3.74%. But, as our rate is blended with York Region’s budget increase of 4.25% and the school boards’ assumed increase of 0% the estimated overall increase for King is 3.2%. For a residential property with...
Working Session: citizen experience plan
At 5 pm on November 24 there is a working session for Council. Public may observe, either in person or virtually, but cannot participate. Subject is "Overview of King's Citizen Experience Plan."
About those huge blue recycle bins!
Below was published in King Bulletin November 17. If you have not subscribed to the King Bulletin consider doing so.
Hi Brad….yes a better price but very importantly it would continue to be at a better price range, even with…
We need smaller, simpler designed homes. Go back to 3 bedroom,1400 sq ft, or 4 bedroom 1500 sq ft, with…
Alan and I have signed up as we are quite concerned about phragmites. I hope that the talk covers that…
Thank you for raising this issue so thoughtfully. One aspect of consolidation that may get overlooked is what happens to…
Parking is always a problem. I totally disagree with discounting the suggested amount of parking. Over in Nobleton where I…