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
Recreation and Community Masterplan
On November 29 Council agenda there is a report with the Recreation and Community Masterplan which is an update to the one done in 2013. The report is asking for Council's endorsement. The masterplan itself begins on page 45 of 76; it is preceded by a paper developed for recreation in Canada entitled “Pathways to Well Being. The breadth of the master plan is very wide; for those interested I...
A Main Street Christmas
Once again, there will be a non-traditional "A Main Street Christmas" celebration. Like last year the focus is on a Farmers' Parade of Lights/drive through in the Agricultural Fairgrounds. You need to buy a ticket for your car in order to drive by the extravaganza of decorated tractors and wagons. See here for details. Its Friday and Saturday December 3,4.
Holiday Light Tour
Registration to have your decorated home and trees on the 2021 Holiday Light Tour closes November 30. Soon after that date people who love taking a tour to see the lights will be able to buy a map showing the registered properties. Christmas in King will be donating funds to the King Township Foodbank.
Trees of Giving
Trees of Giving is back. Look at the many creative trees produced by community groups in King. Vote on your favourite and raise funds for the Southlake Foundation in honour of the frontline workers.
Parking is always a problem. I totally disagree with discounting the suggested amount of parking. Over in Nobleton where I…
Congratulations, Debbie, on your retirement from municipal government. Thank You for your excellent representation and support of your constituents, as…
Hi Debbie, we have been so lucky to have you representing us in 16 years, voicing up residence’s concerns, debating…
Dear Debbie, congratulations on your legacy of accomplishments in this community. We will all miss your wisdom and grace, but…
Thank you for sharing your news. Ward 5 has been fortunate to have been & to continue to be represented…