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
GO Trains All Day: input on road crossings
I consider King City community to be very fortunate that the Province has announced funding and plans to significantly increase GO service; "our" line will have electric trains running every 15 minutes both directions throughout day & evening. This may be the opportunity to significantly upgrade road crossings to minimize train whistles and yet achieve safety standards. Public meetings are...
Dinner & Concert in King City
You can enjoy delicious dinner & great concert in King City on Saturday, October 24 without getting into your car in between! For full details about dining at Kingbridge and then attending the concert featuring the music of Carole King and Paul Simon click here.
Designation of Important Properties in King City
At October 19th meeting Council approved designation of two properties in King City, specifically 2169 and 2175 King Road with the support of the property owner, the New Scotland Group (Laceby Real Estate). Laceby's are to be congratulated on making such a bold statement about their interest in supporting King City to be a distinctive village to live and work in; where history and heritage is...
Official Plan Phase 2
Official Plan Phase 2 report is on the November 2nd Council agenda. The report will be essentially consistent with what was reviewed at the public meeting on September 24th with inclusion of feedback received from that meeting. To review what was covered 9/24, here is a link to the presentations. (Scroll down to the section entitled "what's happened so far." As I have commented throughout...
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…