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
King Station Streets get a top coat!
Finally...... the King Station community will see their road infrastructure improved with the topcoat and as required repairs to curbs and sidewalks. Council approved the award of contract with a total net budget of $855 thousand at July 11 Council. People living on upper Burns Blvd, Langdon Drive, Findlay Ave., Denis Drive, Walkington Way have been patient: top coat should have been...
Feedback for Growth Plan and Conservation Plans Review
We, all of us in King and anyone who is concerned about food security, climate change & water, have until September 30th to provide feedback to Minister Mauro (Minister of Municipal Affairs) about the Province's proposed amendments to the Growth Plan (Places To Grow) and the 3 Conservation Plans. Your help is needed to encourage the Province to continue to place priority on better...
Happy Valley Forest Hikes
The Nature Conservacy is hosting/leading 4 hikes throughout the month of July in Happy Valley. Here is where you can get the specifics of each hike and registration details. They are on Sunday 7/10, Saturday 7/16, Thursday 7/21 and Sunday 7/24. These are "five star" activities from my perspective: minutes from King City, unique old growth forest, great guide.
Project MOVE
I am really looking forward to the staff report at July 11th Council agenda on project MOVE (i.e. relocation of the municipal office.) I am very pleased with the design choices being considered as they are very forward looking. Design priorities are bold including "zero impact on the surrounding environment." And, it evident that there is strong consideration of the need to be fiscally...
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…