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
Steps Towards Connectivity
Important steps have been taken to improve connectivity (i.e. reliable access to broadband) in King. In January there was the funding announcement of $1.68 million (Federal/Provincial 50/50) to support the plan by Vianet to deliver services to residents and businesses who are able to connect with the fiber which was laid along Jane last year. And now there is the application for funding from...
Do You Have Feedback for YRT?
Thursday 3/23 York Region Transit (YRT) and VIVA are hosting their annual public information session at the Township Office from 4-8PM. This is your opportunity to provide feedback to YRT/VIVA on either current service or on what you would like to see in the future. One service I am going to be asking about is the "dial-a-ride" pilot in Georgina. Conceptually this strikes me as one of the...
Living well with the Wildlife in your backyard
Good opportunity to learn about the wildlife living in your backyard. Toronto Wildlife Centre (TWC) is hosting a free workshop on Thursday 3/30 6:30-8pm at the Nobleton Arena. TWC has conducted this session previously; having attended one I can honestly say that both adults and children found the session to be both informative and fun. Its a great way to ensure that you know the best way...
Keele/Clearview Development Proposal
Wednesday, March 8 from 6-8PM there is a information session hosted by a developer with property on east side of Keele at corner of Clearview Crescent in King City. This is an opportunity for the public to learn about the application and ask questions, make comments directly with the developers and/or their agent. This is NOT the the statutory public meeting which is chaired by the Mayor in...
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…