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
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...
Municipal Recreation Centre Land Lease
On Jan. 11 Council agenda there is a report recommending extension of the lease with Seneca college for the lands where our new recrecation facility will be built. As reviewed in the report extension from 60 to 99 years is advantageous in taht provides more certainty as to our ability to manage effectively the infrastructure (i.e. pool, ice pad(s), other amenities) we will be building there.
Thank you for raising this issue so thoughtfully. One aspect of consolidation that may get overlooked is what happens to…
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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…