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
New Guidebooks for King
In the last couple weeks there have been enclosures in the King Weekly Sentinel of King publications: 2019/20 Fall/Winter Community Guide and 2019 Residents Guide. If you did not receive or want another copies can be picked up at the Municipal Centre. And both are available on line.
Why is this road being paved?
New communication "tools" have been launched by Engineering & Public Works to inform residents and business about Township road projects. On king.ca you can see a listing of all projects for 2019: specifically which road segment and the rationale for doing the project. Signs will be posted in vicinity of the project with information on timing and who to contact for more information. ...
Kingscross Drive Construction Project
Notification has been sent to those living on Kingscross Drive about an imminent project to replace a culvert. Notifications provide date of road closure (beginning August 21), specifically where and alternative route. The closure will be inconvenient but is required to ensure continued viability of the route as the current culvert is old and at end of life. And I know that for those on...
What Do You Think about the draft Tree Bylaw?
As reported earlier a draft bylaw for trees has been proposed and feedback from you is very much wanted. As of a few days ago there is an online consultation process which you can use to provide feedback, to ask questions and to learn more about it. I believe a tree bylaw is required as we need our trees for both their aesthetic value and their functionality. The latter has grown in importance...
Hello Bert, I agree totally with your point that there is the legislative means to ensure that designated properties are…
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I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…