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

YR Master Transportation Plan

York Region's Transportation Plan has been completed and is now open for comments until September 15th.  This is not only about road projects although that does tend to dominate both in projects and required capital funds!  The plan includes bicycle routes and decisions about dedicated infrastructure; also plans for public transit and provision of safe walking infrastructure is included too. ...

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Rural Public Transit

As I indicated on another post about how limited the plans are for rural public transit over the next 25 years it is a nice coincidence that Ontario  is seeking input on how to improve public transportation between communities.  I have no delusion that there should be a frequent shuttle bus from our villages to  Yonge Street, for example;  but, I do think that some sort of service is a...

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Farmers’ Markets in King

Farmers’ Markets in King

  Just reminder that every weekend there is a farmers' market in King....great opportunity to buy fresh, local food.  Location alternates between King City and Schomberg....my calendar (see lower right of home page) is updated to show where and when.    

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Recent Comments

  1. Hello Bert, I agree totally with your point that there is the legislative means to ensure that designated properties are…

  2. Under the Ontario Heritage Act Building standards by-law 35.3 (1) If a by-law passed under section 15.1 of the Building…

  3. My thoughts: buildings with significant historical and architectural value deserve protection from loopholes in law. Lack of funds or will…

  4. I agree with you that Council needs to address this demolition by neglect so that it cannot happen. This should…

  5. I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…