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
Schomberg Development: Roselena and Church St.
On Jan. 11 Council agenda there is a report recommending approval of a draft plan of subdivision in Schomberg on Roselena and Church St. The plan will deliver 51 single detached homes. As I read the report I am struck by the attention to the natural heritage (e.g. hardwood woodlands in the property have been damaged by informal trails; restoration of them will be addressed in this development. ...
Development Charges
On Jan. 11 Council agenda there is a report recommending approval of the proposed development charge. For those who engaged earlier (e.g. reading the draft and/or listening to presentation) the complexity of the topic is significant; it is also extremely critical as this is how the municipality receives funds to address the imapct of additional services required in the municpality due to growth...
New Procurement Policy
There are new work process being implemented in Treasury. I am very supportive of the objectives to increase transparency and to achieve efficiences without eliminating important chcks and validations. One new process is a report to Council on procurement throughout 2020 for amounts over $50,000. This report is one of several policies incorporated into a new procurement policy. At time of...
Eaton Hall: plan for use and preservation
On January 11 Council agenda there is an exciting report regarding Eaton Hall, located on the grounds of Seneca College. With approval of the recommendation to designate Eaton Hall as a "municpal capital facility" (MCF) the stage is set for a 3rd party to enter into a lease with Seneca whereby it (the 3rd party, an event and hospitality operator) will make capital improvements to Eaton Hall and...
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…
Debbie you have been a wonderful asset for ward 5 in the years you have served. We wish you all…