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. ...
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. ...
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...
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...
Hi Nancy, As you have the concern which you have articulated I am glad that you have raised it. There…
Your dedication and super powers are much appreciated, Debbie. Now as we take our partners to task, best wishes for…
Hi Debbie, While I am glad that you got the essence of your Greenbelt motion passed, I was not pleased…
Congratulations, Debbie - and thank you for your leadership on this important motion. It’s great to see Council speak with…
The intentions are proper, the impulse has momentum, the issues are great. One of the largest is how to make…