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
Rimrock Development (east of Kingview Manors)
Monday, May 3rd is a Council Public Planning meeting. One of the applications is to create 5 lots, each with a single detached house. As the report indicates 4 of the 5 lots are generally consistent with Kingview Manors which is west of the development site. The 5th lot is very different. Accessing it will be from King Road on a narrow long driveway which is reported to be an extant driveway...
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...
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…