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
Wayfinding and Tourism Signage Program Policy
I have pleased to see this Staff report and only regret that it is has taken this long. As reviewed, one year ago we directed Staff to develop a policy and to include funds for such in 2015 budget. I think the recommended policy strikes the right balance between directing would-be consumers/buyer and tourists to our agri-businesses and our desire to protect the aesthetic pleasure of driving...
July 6 Council: reports of interest to my readers
There are several items on the agenda for July 6th Council which will be of interest to Ward 5 and others. The agenda has just been posted and I have not had time to read the reports yet but I want to alert my readers to the agenda and some of the items. To read them click here for the agenda; scroll down and when you see subjects of interest click on it to read the report. Items of interest...
Happy Canada Day 2015!
Celebrate our wonderful country on Wednesday, July 1 with Kettleby. Once again Kettleby is hosting a gathering for family & friends at Tyrwhitt Park. All kicks off at 7 with bbq hotdogs and free birthday cake. I'll be cutting the cake at 8 pm. Fireworks at Dusk! Bring the kids, a blanket, a soccer ball and have some family fun!
Working Session on Special Events and Noise By-law
Monday, July 6 there is a Working Committee of the Whole (COW) Working Session on issues related to special events and noise by-law. The meeting will begin at 4 PM and will likely run to about 5:30 as regular Council meeting will being at 6 PM. COW Working Sessions are open to the public. Its purpose is to allow time for Council members to understand an issue and to discuss it; no decisions...
Hello Bert, I agree totally with your point that there is the legislative means to ensure that designated properties are…
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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…