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
Lease with York Region Police
On October 9 Council agenda there is a staff report covering the lease with York Region Police covering the YRP substation located at the new King Township Town Hall. As reviewed in the report YRP has contributed $1 million towards the Town Hall of which total cost is $21.5 million; in addition YRP will pay annual rent, and will pay its proportionate share of operating costs and its share of...
Public Art in Laskay
There has been much well deserved celebration of the move of Laskay Hall to Heritiage & Cultural Centre. And now, there is appropriate celebration of Laskay's history. Staff report on Oct. 9 agenda recommends the award of a contract for the design and installation of outdoor public art in Laskay. I like the choice very much. I encourage you to have a look at appendix A of the report. I...
Fire Prevention: King City
The most valuable work done by our Fire Department is fire prevention. Wednesday, October 10 3:30-7:30 come to the King City Fire Station to learn how each of us, each family can prevent fires. I heard from families who attended the event last year in Schomberg that tips about what can be done in the home to reduce fire risk (e.g. maintenance of the clothes dryer) were very worthwhile. And,...
Ask The Candidates
Wednesday, October 3 the King Chamber of Commerce is hosting an all candidates meeting at Nobleton Lakes Golf Course. Registration is recommended; and when you do so you can submit your question. And if you can't make it to this meeting there is another opportunity. Concerned Citizens of King Township is hosting 2 all candidate meetings: October 10 for Ward 1 and 5; October 11 for all other...
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…