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
Metrolinx at Council on April 3rd
Metrolinx is on the April 3rd Council agenda; title of their deputation is "Creating Connections in King City." I think this will be a very interesting presentation. Here is what I am looking for: electrification schedule for the GO trains; noise assessment and mitigation; whistle blowing protocols for all day both ways frequent service.
LED Street Lights…for everywhere
On April 3rd Council agenda there is report from Staff recommending a plan for converting our street lights to LED. I very enthusiastic about the proposal as a means to reduce electricity consumption. Report indicates that reduction is in order of 40%. It is a significant capital investment ($1.5 million) which appears to have a good payback but I do have a couple questions to ensure that I...
How Big Is Our Tree Canopy?
Too true that all we read about is bad news; here is some great news. From 2012 to 2015 the forest canopy in York Region has grown 725 hectares and 502 hectares of that growth (i.e. 69%) is in King. Trees are vital to mitigate climate change as it sequesters carbon; and they reduce air pollution. YR has bold goals to increase the canopy from current 23% to 30% by 2031 and 40% by 2050. ...
Metrolinx Wants to Hear From You
As I reported earlier Metrolinx has launched a Community Charter and are seeking public engagement. Stated purpose is to give meaningful and measurable form to their commitment to communities across the GTA. They are the next phase and are once again seeking feedback. As Metrolinx is working towards frequent service both ways all day on the line which stops at King City I appreciate their...
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…