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
Driveway widths and Road Occupancy & Closures
On Council agenda there is a report reviewing proposed new bylaw covering the issues of driveways and the periodic requests for road closures or occupancy. As I read through the report, particularly the sections dealing with requests to build new driveways I found myself shaking my head in disbelief as to how confusing such an effort is both right now and has been for a number of years. ...
Stormwater Management Masterplan
Friday, November 27 12noon-1 pm is the first step in public consultation (PIC)for the above. This masterplan sets out the requirements for managing stormwater in existing settlement areas and other defined in the study area. The latter includes the 3 villages and 7 hamlets. There will be another PIC later in winter; final report targeted for spring 2021. As this PIC will be virtual it is...
Holiday Lights
The joy and excitement of Christmas lights is surely even more special this year. To encourage displays and to help each of us find those exciting displays throughout the villages, hamlets and countryside of King Christmas in King 2020 Holiday Light Tour has been launched. In addition to the pleasure of finding those great displays, we can support King Township Foodbank. See here for details....
Rural Zoning Bylaw
December 1 (Tuesday),3 (Thursday),9 (Wednesday) 6-8PM are the dates for the first round of public consultation for the rural zoning bylaw. No need to attend all 3! Pick the one which meets your schedule. Here are more details about the process. You must register by 4 pm the day of the session you want to attend; you will be sent link for participating on line or by phone. Register here.
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