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
Our New Hospital: Cortelucci Vaughan Hospital
Early 2021 the new Cortelucci Vaughan Hospital will be opening. I am looking forward to to a tour in the next couple days. One of the "facts" which makes me very excited about the quality of care for recovery is that 80% of the acute care beds will be single occupancy. Here are more facts about our new hospital.
More Flooding Ahead with powerless Conservation Authorities
There is an adage that you don't recognize the value of something until it is gone. We are on the verge of losing something which effectively reduces flood risks and is instrumental in having clean drinking water. I am speaking of the attack on the Conservation Authorities (CA's). Within a bill of budgetary measures in response to COVID-19 there is a schedule 6 which essentially emasculates...
Rural Area Zoning Bylaw
On Nov. 16 Council agenda there is a report reviewing the plan to develop a new zoning bylaw for the rural part of the Township. In last couple years we have developed and approved new zoning bylaws for the 3 villages; this exercise is to deal with the rest of the Township. Its very important work as today's development (e.g. building a new barn) is influenced by a zoning bylaw dating back to...
Development Charges
On Nov. 16 Council agenda there is a staff report presenting information about the new development charge (DC) bylaw being prepared and reviewing the process leading up to presentation of a new bylaw for approval by Council in January 24, 2021. DC's are the costs which anyone pays if there is to be a building permit; clearly the magnitude is different whether it is to build a replacement house...
Hello Bert, I agree totally with your point that there is the legislative means to ensure that designated properties are…
Under the Ontario Heritage Act Building standards by-law 35.3 (1) If a by-law passed under section 15.1 of the Building…
My thoughts: buildings with significant historical and architectural value deserve protection from loopholes in law. Lack of funds or will…
I agree with you that Council needs to address this demolition by neglect so that it cannot happen. This should…
I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…