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
Wildlife Services
On 5/29 Council COW agenda there is a staff report recommending renewal of our agreement with Toronto Wildlife Centre. Very specifically a 5 year agreement is proposed. Given the quality of service experienced over the last 3 years I have no hesitation in endorsing this. Their service of providing assistance to residents with sick, injured and orphaned wild animals is good value in itself;...
June is Parks & Recreation Month
The possibilities for activity in King are endless, particularly in the month of June. Have a look at the calendar . There are hikes on the trails, archery, exercise programs and much more.
New Town Hall Update
At Council on 5/29 there is a staff report recommending that we approve an Official Plan Amendment related to our plan to build a new town hall at 2585 King Road. As I have explained in prior posts this step has been required by the OMB. I anticipate that Council will approve the proposed OPA; assuming it is not appealed we will be able to issue requests for proposals to make a bid on...
OPA for New Town Hall Project
At Council on May 15th there is the statutory public meeting for the Official Plan Amendment (OPA) to allow the redevelopment of 2585 King Road to enable the building the new Town hall and police substation. As reviewed in the report the OPA has been required by the OMB as a prerequisite for approving the zoning by-law amendment. One advantage of this unanticipated process is the...
Hello Bert, I agree totally with your point that there is the legislative means to ensure that designated properties are…
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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…