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
TTC Comes to York Region
Sunday, December 17 TTC Line 1 will be open for business. It includes 4 stations in York Region, including the one at York University. Most northern station is at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre at Hwy 7 and Millway Avenue. See here for details.
draft Official Plan
The draft Official Plan for King Township is now posted on the Township web. Hard copies to read will be available in the Township libraries. To read the draft please go here; and at same place you can also read background information. By its nature this is a very big document. I urge you to look at the index and select the specific topics of particular interest to you. In January and...
Potential for East Humber Headwaters Park!
There is no guarantee of outcome but if it comes to pass this is a fabulous development: a new park on the Oak Ridges Moraine east of King City to be called East Humber Headwaters Park. As indicated in the resolution this outcome is contemplated as the result of a proposed land swap between a private landowner and the Province; specifically, to swap currently owned land with lands owned by the...
66 Main Street: intent to designate
December 11 Council agenda includes a report with a recommendation to give notice of intention to designate the principal residence at 66 Main Street Schomberg as a property meriting protection under the Ontario Heritage Act. As reviewed this property merits such protection as it meets the criteria under the 3 categories even though it is only necessary to meet criteria of 1. The 3 categories...
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…