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
Christmas in Kettleby
Thoughtful and Fun Events for early November Days in King
There are several remarkable events happening in King the 1st weekend of November. Saturday, November 1 12 noon-6PM there is an open house to honour former Mayor Margaret Britnell whose service to King spanned over 27 years. The event is at the King City Seniors' Centre, 30 Fisher Street, King City. Specifically, she was Mayor from 1973-1980 and 1988-1994; and was Councillor in 1970, 1985-1988...
Only a Few Days left to campaign
There are only a few more days for me to connect with voters before election day October 27th. And as my success criteria is a quality conversation as opposed to volume of visits, I am not going to reach every door. I have been very pleased to have the chance to review with people how I see closing the recreational facilities deficit in King. There have been many questions on how and when there...
Greenbelt Series…a valuable read
There is a very timely 6 part series in the Toronto Star, penned by veteran journalist John Barber on the Greenbelt. His articles touch on everything: from the Greenbelt's agricultural sector, to the state of its urban river valleys, to its ecological, political, and economic future. If you missed the series when it was published (September 13th to October 16th), as I did, you can find it...
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…