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
2016 Budget Preparation
Preparations for the 2016 Budget are well underway. For those interested in the deliberations here are a couple dates you will want to keep in mind. November 2 there is a working session for Council at which Staff will provide a review of what 2016 will look like if there are no changes in initiatives and they will provide a summary of the Council members' priorities. Early December the...
Public Art Policy–what do you think?
November 2nd Council agenda includes a Staff report recommending a public art policy. Reading it I can see that the intent is clear and very appropriate: how to influence the caliber and type of public art in King so that the art does serve to create a more visually-rich community and that it inspires community engagement. I am interested to hear whether you think the recommended policy does...
Implementing Changes to Legislation (Ombudsman and MFIPPA)
A staff report on November 2 Council agenda reviews the work to be done to respond to the amendments in the Ombudsman Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). I am satisfied to see appropriate attention to ensuring that we are compliant with the amendments and that there is clearly an awareness to do so in the most cost effective manner possible.
Anti-SLAPP Legislation in Ontario!
Anti-SLAPP legislation - Bill 52, known as the Protection of Public Participation Act passed third reading 10/28/15 at Queen's Park. This is great news as it protects our democratic right of freedom of speech, and the right to be engaged in issues of public interest. Until this bill was passed, there was opportunity for proponents with financial resources to intimidate persons wanting to...
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…