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
The Finances of our Water Systems
On the Council agenda there are several reports providing good background information on the financial plan for the water drinking systems which King Township operates. The rigor of the financial plans is how residents who depend on these systems can have confidence that they are being operated, every day, safely. Its based on this that licenses to operate are given. The report indicates that...
2019 Financial Statements
On Council agenda on Monday June 22 there is a Finance report on the Township's Financial statements for 2019. I consider this to be a very positive report, particularly given the impact of the pandemic on Township revenues. As reviewed in the report there is an operating surplus of $1.6 million dollars. I am very supportive of the recommended uses of the surplus: $1.2 million for tax rate...
King Cautiously Enters Stage 2
As indicated in the June 19th press release about King's plans for entering Stage 2 King Township is "focusing ownship its efforts on reopening some of its outdoor recreational amenities only." Read the press release for details as to when splash pads, skateboard parks, shade shelters will open and when outdoor recreational team sports can begin. As reviewed in the press release it is very...
Stage 2 Begins in King
Friday, June 19 is a significant day in King (and rest of York Region) as this is day 1 of Stage 2 in the re-opening of our social & economic framework. This is very positive as we can't, for many reasons, continue to live in our isolated/closed individual worlds; but as we re-open we do need to be cautious and careful to ensure our own health and the health of others. Need to do our part...
Thank you for your comments Nancy. I believe my motion does protect the GB by calling for "lands of ecological,agricultural…
In the review of the Official Plan, there are two spots where the proposal is to allow development on the…
thank you Dorita for the acknowledgment.
Thank you so much.
Well put! It is a wonder it fell out off the radar for so long. Glad someone cared enough.