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
Magna Lands: request for warehousing
Here is Staff report on an application from Magna to amend the zoning by-law for their property at south west corner of Jane and King Road. The requested amendment is to allow warehousing at their site which is zoned prestige employment. On April 9th at Council there is the statutory public meeting which is the opportunity for citizens to voice concerns, ask questions, indicate support. To my...
Replacing the OMB with LPAT
There is a dramatic change in land use planning in Ontario; as of April 3rd any new appeals on decisions (or lack of decisions) by Council will be through the Land Use Planning Tribunal (LPAT) as opposed to the OMB. As I consider one of my responsibilities to be informing my constituents of opportunities to be involved in land use planning decisions I want to provide my perspective on the impact...
Community & Home Assistance to Seniors
Once again I will be participating in the fund raiser for CHATS (Community and Home Assistance to Seniors) annual Walk for Wellness. CHATS provides an incredible array of services to Seniors so that they can continue to live in their homes. Help me achieve my goal of raising $400 with a donation. You can click here to make your donation. If you prefer to not make a donation on line contact...
King City North East Development
Open house/information session is being held on Thursday March 29 from 6:30-8:30 PM for the large residential subdivision proposed for the lands south of 15th sideroad/west of Dufferin. There will be no formal presentation; from 6:30-8:30 public is invited to view the information boards and talk with the representatives of the developers. There will be the statutory public meeting for this...
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…