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
Affordable Housing in King?
On May 31st council agenda there is a report on the subject of affordable housing in York Region; the report includes the request from the Region to King Township to support affordable housing over the next five years. As reviewed in the report there are a couple options as to how King could do this: provide 2 acres of land for Housing York Inc or not for profit or profit site dedicated to...
COVID-19 Tax Deferral
On Monday council agenda there is a report recommending a COVID-19 tax deferral program effective for 2021. As reviewed in the report the concept is that those property owners who have suffered financial hardship due to COVID-19 can apply for relief in terms of property tax payments; specifically, assuming application for such and that it is approved the property owner can defer payment of taxes...
$$ for the New Recreation Centre
Friday May 21st is a historic day in the history of King Township. Funding was announced to build the long awaited new recreation centre at the 15th Sideroad and Dufferin St. The magnitude of the grants from both the federal and provincial governments is remarkable: from the federal government $21.1 million and from the provincial government $17.6 million. In addition King Township is...
June 7 Planning Meetings
On Monday June 7th at the Council Planning meeting there will be three public meetings for three different applications. a Zoning bylaw amendment to permit a drive through restaurant at Tatton Court. Official plan amendment application and a Zoning bylaw application to facilitate the development of a lot south of Burns Blvd. in King city with access from Winter Rd. Official plan amendment...
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…