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
Budget 2020
At January 27 Council there is a report recommending approval of the budget which was originally tabled on Jan. 13. I consider the recommended 2.89% net tax levy increase to be appropriate. As reviewed in the report our financial profile is in good shape: our debit is declining and we are far below the maximum borrowing capacity; we are making steady annual contributions to the infrastructure...
Application for new lot & new permissions in hamlet of Laskay
At January 27 Council there is a public meeting for a zoning bylaw amendment to i) enable the creation of a new residential lot and ii) allow a secondary dwelling in an accessory building on Weston Road in the hamlet of Laskay. As reviewed in the report there are several issues and outstanding questions for this application.
King Station’s Development on Keele
At January 27 Council there is a public meeting for the development on Keele south of King Road. This is a long awaited project as it has been over five years since the hoarding featuring a decorative mural was erected; during this time the site has been cleaned of contamination. What is proposed is very much needed in King City: one and two bedroom apartments. As reviewed in the report...
Budget 2020 presentations
At January 13 Council meetings, there were informative presentations about the 2020 budget. Looking at a powerpoint, alone at home , never is as good as looking at it while the presenter talks; but, if you missed the meetings the powerpoints alone are better than nothing. The Working Session presentation provided strong evidence that our financial profile is in good shape: our debit is...
I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…
Nobody minds population growth -it's a fact of life and Canada as a whole needs more people - esp. young,…
Hello Jacqui…..your concern is very valid. This subdivision,as is case for any new one within urban boundaries of King City,are…
We refer to the subdivision as “starter castles”. Our main concern is the issue of water. Are these properties on…
Now that a 84 metre monstrosity has been erected directly across from this subdivision, why should there be an objection…