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
Pancake Breakfast January 16
Its time for King's annual pancake breakfast. Its a great time for everyone of all ages to meet others in your community...while you are enjoyed freshly made pancakes with delicious local maple syrup along with other food offerings. This year it is being held at Trisan Centre on Saturday, January 16 from 9-11AM. In addition you can be a guest of the Mayor for a skate from 11-12. Here is the...
Ombudsman for King
A Staff report on 1/11 Council agenda recommends appointment of an Ombudsman for King. I think that this is the right way to respond to the new legislative requirement to either appoint one or to be subject to the review/engagement of the Provincial Ombudsman's Office. We are leveraging work York Region has done to identify the right one. Ultimate financial cost will be driven by number and...
Mayor’s Task Force on High-Risk Offenders
Agenda for Council agenda on Monday January 11 includes a Staff report for a terms of reference for the Mayor's Task Force on High-Risk and Dangerous Offenders. I very much appreciate that Councillor David Boyd has volunteered to chair this committee. Given the concerns identified in December I think that establishing this committee is very appropriate; and I like very much how it is very...
Meet Mayor & Councillors of Wards 1 & 5, April 25
Dates have been scheduled for the annual "meet the Mayor and Councillors" evenings. Dates for all meetings can be seen here. Of particular interest to people living in Wards 1 and 5, Monday April 25 Mayor Pellegrini, Councillor Mortelliti and myself will be at the King City Library from 6:30-8PM. It is an informal meeting where you can ask your questions and tell us what you want to see...
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…