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
King City: block plan virtual open house
Thursday, January 14 there is virtual open house to present and receive feedback on a preliminary comprehensive block plan for a development on north side of King Road between William and Dew Street. It begins at 6:30 with a presentation. If you register you will be sent a link to participate. Here is some more information. Here is email for registering. jfast@evansplanning.com.
Thinking About an Electric Car?
As some people know I made a big decision this fall: the purchase of an electric vehicle. We did so after being passengers in others' cars, doing some research, test driving a couple. Finally we made the choice: Hyundai KONA. We love it: its very comfortable and its very satisfying to know that while driving I am not adding green house gases (GHG). Making the decision was tough...
Official Plan (Our King) Update
On Council agenda there is a report with an update on our new Official Plan (OP). We cheered and were proud when Council approved it in September 2019; then we cheered again in October 2020 when York Region approved it. But, it is still not "in force" as 12 appeals were registered. The report provides some details of these appeals and next steps. Until the appeals are resolved the current OP...
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. ...
Thank you for raising this issue so thoughtfully. One aspect of consolidation that may get overlooked is what happens to…
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…