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
King’s Input to the Review of the 4 Plans
In a previous post I summarized my response to the Staff report recommending input to the Provincial Review of the 4 Plans (Niagara Escarpment, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, Greenbelt Plan and Growth Plan.) I indicated that there was one point that I was in disagreement with. Although it turned out that my understanding of the recommendation was not completely accurate, the correct...
New Opportunity For Passing On Your Treasures For Some $$
Kettleby has new idea: a car boot sale at Christ Church on Saturday, May 30 in the morning. You can find out details if you want to sell right here. If you want to look for treasures and see what good morning food will be available look here.
Right To A Healthy Environment
At the May 11 Council, I hope that my fellow Council members will join me in approving a declaration of the Right To A Healthy Environment. At our last meeting Council received deputation from students of County Day School asking King to pass such a resolution. You can read it here. In addition to being proud to pass such a resolution which I hope will inspire other municipalaties across the...
Review of 3 Conservation Plan & Places To Grow
The draft Township Response to Province on 1st stage of review is on May 11th agenda; you can read it here; see item 10.5. My top concerns are well addressed in the draft: no expansion of the urban boundaries; recommendations on how to introduce secondary uses to agriculture lands without losing focus on the need to protect our farm lands;recommendations to address the need for expertise on...
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…