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
Animal Control Standards…new by-law
See public notice for a meeting on June 13 re: new by-law to govern animal control and to establish minimum standard for responsible animal ownership. You can attend that meeting to provide comments.
Level the Field in Municipal Elections
As the Province is amending the municipal elections act (Bill 181) I have made a motion for discussion at May 16 Council on campaign financing. I am seeking support for a resolution that we encourage the Province to ban Corporate and Union donations to municipal campaign. I believe it is necessary as without it, i.e. today, there is not a level playing field for candidates: candidates can...
Understanding Densities in Development
At Council on May 8th there is Staff report on policy direction for our Official Plan. I have not had opportunity to read it yet so I cannot meaningfully comment except to say that I know its important for anyone who is interested in the Official Plan update project. This report is dealing specifically with greenfield densities and a couple other policy issues. It includes a report entitled...
Nobleton Zoning By-law: final draft
At May 16 Council there is a public meeting for the draft Nobleton Zoning By-law. (NZBL) This is significant milestone in our program to have updated zoning by-laws for the 3 villages as King City and Schomberg's new ones will be based on the Nobleton one. I am very pleased with a number of the policies. Inclusion of minimum permeable area on lots. Policies with "clearer direction for...
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…