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
Soupfest: October 1
One of my favourite annual events is only 2 weeks away....Soupfest in the Holland Marsh is on Saturday, October 1st. If you buy on line The highest priced ticket is $12; and for that you can have 7 samples of different soups showcasing the diversity of the Holland Marsh. Seniors, students and children can get their tickets for less. In theory you can buy at the event but tickets do sell...
Protected Lands Increase in Size
On September 26 there is Public Meeting at Council regarding a proposal to convey 10.5 hectares from private ownership to the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). This is the kind of public meeting which I truly enjoy! When NCC acquires property it implements conservation and stewardship activities to help sustain the forest. If this acquisition is completed conserved lands in Happy Valley...
Radar Feedback Signs: one year later
As reviewed in the Staff report on 9/26 Council agenda, we have reached the end of the one year pilot programs of having radar feedback signs located on two local roads: Kingscross Drive and Hazelbury Drive. The signs were posted in response to traffic calming petitions which then precipitated traffic monitoring. That monitoring showed that action needed to be taken. As the report shows after...
Roads and Structures Needs Study–final
On 9/26 Council agenda there is the final report on the Roads and Needs Structure Study. This study is critical input to our budget. Its quite clear that roads will continue to consume a significant portion of our capital dollars as the Study shows that there are roads requiring work "NOW" with an estimated cost of $19million. The Study also directs our effort to the right road segments taking...
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…