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
Kettleby Spring Tea and more
May 2nd is annual spring tea at Christ Church Kettleby. As always, there will be a tasty baked goods to take home and the opportunity to enjoy tea with friends. There will be a table with treasures and "good finds." Tea is $5/adult and $2/child. And there is also a plant sale and a master gardener ready to answer your questions.
Widening 400
MTO (Minister of Transport Ontario) presented to Council an update on the plan to widen Hwy 400, specifically, the stretch between King Road and South Canal Bank Road (north of Hwy 9). You can see it here. Key points: starts June 2015 and the north segment (19 SDRD to north) is being done first; will start more soutern segment as early as 2017; the bridge at Lloydtown Aurora Road is not being...
Collard, Winter, Scott Reconstruction
Reconstruction of Collard, Winter and Scott will be begin now that the contract has been awarded. As reviewed in the staff report, project has a hefty price tag of ~$960,000 but clearly current conditions warrant it. I have asked Staff to be very proactive in their communications with the residents with project status throughout the construction process.
Architecture Creating Sense of Place
Architecture, monuments, public art says so much about the community. Paul Raff is an engaging speaker. Listen to him and do some imagining....King City Library Wed. May 13 at 7PM.
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…