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
More Pavement in King
At March 7 Council York Region presented an update of their Transportation Plan. You can see here their presentation. Recommendations are scheduled to be made to York Region Council in June 2016; at that time I believe budget requirements and timelines are identified. Map on page 17 of 21 shows road projects; if implemented there is going to be a lot of new pavement across the Region and in...
First Newcomer Family is in King
I am thrilled that we, as citizens living and working in King, are doing our small bit to respond to the humanitarian crisis of thousands of families living in refugee camps after having escaped Syria. As I mentioned earlier, King for Refugees has been formed to sponsor and support some refugee families; in addition to the challenge of fund raising to finance this, there is the critical job of...
King City East Development: story boards from open house
King City East Landowners gave the public an opportunity to understand their application to develop the southwest quadrant of 15th Sideroad/Dufferin. This application has not been approved; in fact, the approval process is just beginning. This development is significant: a big piece of land (204 ha/500 acres); and requested deviations from the current Official Plan are significant. At this...
York Region Transportation Plan Update
Reminder: York Region (YR) will be presenting to Council an update of their Transportation Plan on Monday March 7.
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…