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
Age-Friendly Community Public Open House
Share your perspective on aging in place (growing older at home) to help shape King Township’s Age-Friendly Community Action Plan. Join our Age-Friendly Community Steering Committee at an upcoming Public Open House for an in-depth discussion on how King can support healthy aging and vibrant community life for residents aged 55 and older. Sessions include a virtual meeting for businesses and...
Transit Initiatives Presentation
Beginning of September 15 Council meeting there will be a presentation by Tamas Hertel, Manager, Service Planning of York Region Transit (YRT). The topic will be the 2026 transit initiatives of YRT,
Demolition Application
On September 15 council agenda there is a report addressing an application to approve demolition of a structure at 342 Kettleby Rd. As reviewed in the report that while the property exhibits construction contextual and design/physical cultural heritage significance to a degree, the structure is in a state of immense disrepair with no regular maintenance having taken place over 20 years. In...
Marylake Gatehouse Restoration Permit
On September 15 council agenda there is a report addressing an application for a heritage permit to permit restoration work on the Marylake Gatehouse. The report identifies the specifics and reviews the rationale for approving the solutions to be implemented. In addition it is recommended to make a grant of $12,000. I do concur with the different recommendations As reviewed in the report the...
Two of your posts, Deb, left me hanging after the ... so I had to read further. Very clever enticement…
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…