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
Walk For Wellness is finishing up
Sunday morning, the big walk for the 2015 Walk For Wellness fundraiser, occurred. Given the icy slush and wind it was truly wonderful to do our walk in the Upper Canada Mall! I learned something new this morning about this fund raising event ; these funds are the means for offering subsidies to those who need services from CHATS but are unable to pay the fees. To date, CHATS has only...
2015 Budget Approved
Council approved the 2015 Budget at our 1/26 meeting. As our local papers have covered it very extensively I will not review many details. Combined with the anticipated regional increase of 3.97% and the 0% increase from Education, the impact on King Township is 2.69%. For the average residential property owner (assessed value of $614,000) the increase is $156/yr. Here is press release....
Living Safely With Coyotes
I am hearing from people that they have observed coyotes; and I have seen them too. I have also heard questions as to what they should do. Toronto Wildlife Centre (TWC) and Ministry of Natural Resources provide practical advice on living safely with wildlife, including coyotes. I have provided links to their advice and I urge you to look at. At minimum it is important to not leave small...
2015 Budget and Business Plan
The 2015 Budget and Business Plan is on the agenda for 1/26 Council. I continue to believe that the proposed property tax increase which amounts to $79/yr on the average house in King (assessment of $614,000) is the right decision. I am aware that very unfortunately, for a few people, this increase will be a hardship. Clearly, if I did not believe that the proposed business plan (i.e. how the...
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…