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
On the campaign trail
Although it can be a tad wet & dreary these days when I am out knocking on doors, the conversations with constituents is very worthwhile. I am hearing confirmation that my platform does resonate with people in terms of their issues and concerns. And I am also hearing what "bugs" people about dealing with "city hall." People are anxious to see that our green spaces and the rural landscape...
Who is NOT funding my election campaign
I have voted with a resounding "yes" to the question from "Campaign Fairness" if I would promise to accept donations only from individuals and not from corporations and not for unions. I have made this pledge to ensure that there is no ambiguity as to whom I am accountable. The initiator of so many of the issues before me as a Councillor is development. The resources that the developers bring...
Question the 2014 Candidates
Over the next couple weeks there are several opportunities to see and hear those who are running to serve as a Councillor in Wards 2,3,4,5 and 6. Concerned Citizens of King Township (CCKT) are hosting one Oct. 15 for Wards 3,4, and 6 and another one Oct. 20 for Wards 1,2 and 5. King Chamber of Commerce is invitiong all King businesses to a meeting on October 16 for all candidates. Time and...
Collard, Winter & Scott Re-construction Update
As I recently wrote, the reconstruction of Collard, Winter and Scott has not progressed as had been anticipated. I brought it up at Council meeting on Monday; specifically I indicated that the status of the project is very disappointing and that the lack of communication on the project to both Council and residents is unacceptable. The criticism on the communication failure was accepted and a...
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…