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
Schomberg Main Street Revitalization
At Council on February 26 there is a report from our Economic Development Officer about the opportunity to receive funds from the Rural Economic Development program to be directed towards revitalization of Main Street in Schomberg. As we have initiatives already budgeted for projects which are targeted to this outcome we are well positioned to take advantage of the program; specifically we are...
Laskay Hall Update
There is a report on February 26 Council agenda about Laskay Hall. For those anxious to see the Hall re-opened for public activities the report includes a review of work yet to be done with a plan for completion in May. As reviewed it has taken longer than anticipated for reasons identified; and it has cost more than budgeted. The plan for funding the incremental costs is presented. Given...
Original Nobleton Junior Public School
The property owner (York Region District School Board) of the original Nobleton Junior Public School has applied to demolish the building. As it is listed on the Municipal Registry the application requires approval from the Council using advice from the Staff who has reviewed it with the Heritage Advisory Council (HAC). As a member of HAC I can report that there was considerable discussion...
Textile Recycling Agreement
On February 26 Council there is a report about a proposed agreement between Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) and King to implement a Textile Recycling pilot program. CDA is already partnered with York University to conduct Canada's first national study on textile diversion. Given that textiles account for 5-11% of waste in landfill its worthwhile to drive the amount down. The report...
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…