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

Recycling Update

September 10 Council agenda includes a Staff report on recycling, specifically, how the contents of our blue boxes is being managed and how that might change.  As reviewed there are a number of possible changes ahead which could impact the blue box program.  The changes are not unexpected as they have been triggered by the 2016 Waste Free Ontario Act but as the transition of responsibility to...

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Collaboration For Better Results

There is a Staff report on Sept. 10 agenda which reviews the various initiatives being conducted by the N6 (the northern 6 lower tier municipalities in York Region).  By participating I believe King is getting very good value:  alone it would cost far more and/or we would not get the same quality.

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Why Vote To Re-Elect Debbie Schaefer

I want to be re-elected as Councillor for Ward 5.  Why should you vote for me? My work during the current term (2014-2018) shows that I have delivered value to my constituents.  I have posted a summary of key initiatives including strategic financial management, road works, protecting established neighbourhoods, protecting & celebrating cultural heritage.  Click here for greater detail. I...

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Community Guide

Be sure you have your fall/winter Community Guide. There are lots of new programs and options:  family public skating passes, new picnic shelters in King City and Nobleton.  In addition to the recreational programs there is information about cultural events and updates about several environmental stewardship programs. If you did not receive it with the King Weekly Sentinel, you can pick up one...

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Recent Comments

  1. Hello Bert, I agree totally with your point that there is the legislative means to ensure that designated properties are…

  2. Under the Ontario Heritage Act Building standards by-law 35.3 (1) If a by-law passed under section 15.1 of the Building…

  3. My thoughts: buildings with significant historical and architectural value deserve protection from loopholes in law. Lack of funds or will…

  4. I agree with you that Council needs to address this demolition by neglect so that it cannot happen. This should…

  5. I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…