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
Site for New Recreational Facility in King
At June 27 Council there is a report on a very important first step towards executing the vision of new recreational facility in King Township; specifically an indoor and outdoor facility on the southeast corner of Seneca College on Dufferin Street. The report at Council is the Memorandum of Agreement (MOU) between Township and Seneca covering the ground lease of 25 acres for 60 years. As...
Planning Project Status & Timeline Review
There are two very important planning projects underway: Official Plan Review and Zoning By-law Review. Many members of public have been involved in the process to varying degrees. On 6/27 Council agenda there is a review of status of these projects and the targeted timings for completion.
CHATS’ Walk For Wellness
A big thank you to those who supported me and all other walkers in CHATS' Walk for Wellness on June 12. Photo on left: Walking with me is Ian Hilley, CHATS Board Member and a CHATS volunteer. Pledges can still be made for this fundraiser at http://www.chats.on.ca/WalkforWellness.
Animal Control: new by-law with new provisions
June 12 Council agenda includes a draft by-law and draft report on Animal Control. Staff have reviewed the numerous by-laws in place, each covering different aspects of the topic and have determined that updating and consolidating is of value. And, in addition, new provisions are included. The latter includes introducing measures to proactively address cats and the potential for them being a...
Hello Bert, I agree totally with your point that there is the legislative means to ensure that designated properties are…
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I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…