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

52 James Stokes Court

Monday, May 3rd is a Council Public Planning meeting.  One of the applications is for 52 James Stokes Court to create 5 lots, each with a single detached house.   As the report indicates the proposal is generally consistent with Kingview Manors which is on 3 sides of the property to be developed.  To my mind there are two issues which require more consideration as is indiated in the report. ...

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Bylaws For Site Alteration and Pool & Fences

Bylaws For Site Alteration and Pool & Fences

On Monday's Council agenda there is report recommending new bylaw for regulation of site alterations, fill and the administration of permits for pools and fences.  As reviewed in the report there has been extensive public consultation on the new bylaws.  Very importantly the new bylaw for fill meets new regulations brought in by the Province to ensure quality of soil.  But there is far more. ...

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Debt Policy

On April 26 Council agenda there is a report proposing a new debt policy for the Township which defines how the Township decides to take on debt, what the criteria is for such a decision.    I am very pleased that such a policy is being proposed.  As we make decisions on projects requiring capital it is not adequate to simply say "no, we can't take on new debt" or for anyone to advocate for...

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Comfortable Home Without Fossil Fuels

Comfortable Home Without Fossil Fuels

Are you interested in efficiency? Looking for more sustainable methods to heat your home? For a long time, options for heating your home in Ontario consisted of natural gas, propane, baseboard electric or even wood. Climate Action King (CAK) is hosting a new webinar series on the alternative: cold climate air source heat& cooling pumps. CAK's previous series on electric cars received...

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Recent Comments

  1. Hello Jacqui…..your concern is very valid. This subdivision,as is case for any new one within urban boundaries of King City,are…

  2. We refer to the subdivision as “starter castles”. Our main concern is the issue of water. Are these properties on…

  3. Now that a 84 metre monstrosity has been erected directly across from this subdivision, why should there be an objection…

  4. Hi Bruce, I anticipate that my query about why three years will lead to understanding about factors other than the…