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
MTO News re: 16th SDRD
Ministry of Transport has finally provided update on the closure of 16th SDRD: unfortunately it will continue to be closed until June 2020. VERY frustrating for many people as this is 2 1/2 years later than originally announced. Below is the notice Twshp. has provided on the King page in King Weekly Sentinel; in addition there is news about Lloydtown Aurora Rd crossing of Hwy 400.
Budget 2020 Begins
At September 9 Council there is a staff report reviewing timelines and process for the 2020 budget. For the 2019 budget was, for the first time, a multi year one for the operating expenses; 2019 was approved and for outyears it was a forecast. For the 2020 exercise, only the 1st year will be approved and for out years forecasts will be update. The Staff report includes a review of budget...
Schomberg Street Gallery
This is a wonderful event: in addition to seeing the art and meeting the artists there is the simple pleasure of strolling along Main Street in historic Schomberg. And, there are unique cafes for picking up a delicious treat. Sunday September 15 10-5
Tree Bylaw: feedback wanted!
Last day to provide feedback on the draft tree bylaw is Sept. 9; please provide your comments on speaking@king.ca. Staff will then be assessing feedback and will bring to Council a revised draft bylaw unless they should determine that there is more work to be done. As I have posted earlier I am very supportive of a bylaw which protects and promotes the trees on private property. No bylaw is...
Hello Bert, I agree totally with your point that there is the legislative means to ensure that designated properties are…
Under the Ontario Heritage Act Building standards by-law 35.3 (1) If a by-law passed under section 15.1 of the Building…
My thoughts: buildings with significant historical and architectural value deserve protection from loopholes in law. Lack of funds or will…
I agree with you that Council needs to address this demolition by neglect so that it cannot happen. This should…
I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…