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
Firm “No” to MZO’s NOT Meeting PPS
On March 29 Council agenda there is a staff report with a recommendation on the Township response to the proposed changes to the Planning Act regarding MZO's. I am totally in support of the recommendation. In December 2020 Council dealt with two requests from proponents for MZO's. In both cases we, i.e. Council, firmly said we are not interested in our planning decisions being made by the...
413 Resolution on Hwy 413
On March 29 Council agenda there is my proposed resolution regarding King Township's position on the GTA West Corridor, i.e. the 413. I am proposing that King Township i) withdraw its previously expressed support for a corridor, ii) oppose any and all advance construction for it and iii) support the request for a Federal Environmental Assessment. Since its first emergence as a solution to...
Your 15 minute neighbourhood
York Region is developing new Regional Official Plan and is seeking your input about communities. Complete communities are walkable, well-connected neighbourhoods where you can access your favourite bakery, coffee shop, restaurant, local park and daily needs within a 15-minute walk from home. YR is interested to know what places or amenities you would like to walk or cycle to in your...
Kingbridge: new vision
Kingbridge has figured in the story of King Township for decades. The property was the venue for a Girl Guide Camp in the early 20th century. The Kofflers commissioned Arthur Erickson to build Canada's first world class spa facility; then it was re-purposed to a corporate retreat & learning centre for CIBC. Under the ownership of John Abele it became a significant learning centre and...
Nobody minds population growth -it's a fact of life and Canada as a whole needs more people - esp. young,…
Hello Jacqui…..your concern is very valid. This subdivision,as is case for any new one within urban boundaries of King City,are…
We refer to the subdivision as “starter castles”. Our main concern is the issue of water. Are these properties on…
Now that a 84 metre monstrosity has been erected directly across from this subdivision, why should there be an objection…
Hi Bruce, I anticipate that my query about why three years will lead to understanding about factors other than the…