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
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...
Comfortable Home Without Fossil Fuels
Are you interested in efficiency? Looking for more sustainable methods to heat your home? For a long time, options for heating your home in Ontario consisted of natural gas, propane, baseboard electric or even wood. Climate Action King (CAK) is hosting a new webinar series on the alternative: cold climate air source heat& cooling pumps. CAK's previous series on electric cars received...
ASK Studio Tour
One of my favourite annual event is the ASK Studio Tour. Unfortunately the urgent necessity of stopping the spread of COVID means that we can't go to the studios but we can still see the art. We can purchase a piece for that bare wall, or perhaps a new piece to replace the one you have been looking at for 14 months as you work remotely! Or, we can purchase a beautiful shawl or basket. The...
Excellent idea to carry forward. I remember Susan Swail, former councillor, mentioning that she was hoping to get this idea…
Wonderful idea. How can our amazing community groups help get this done?
I was fortunate to hear the inspiring, educational talk on the Trail by Mr. Ian Craig. I’m so pleased that…
Thank you for your support Nancy and very importantly thank you for the memory of Susan Susan B.
Excellent plan. I remember the late Susan Beharriell trying to make this happen years ago. Let's hope that it really…