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
Greenhouse Gas–report from Environmental Commissioner of Ontario
Reading the Environmental Commissioner’s 2014 report on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions is a very sobering task: Ontario's actions have been so inadequate. Ontario was once so courageous and innovative: since 1990 GHG emissions from our electricity grid have gone down 43%, industry’s emissions have dropped 21%. Conversely transportation has gone up 24% and it is now the largest source of GHG (34%...
Community Improvement Plan–King City
In early July a public meeting was held to discuss the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for King City. I am glad some residents and business owners were able to attend as there was opportunity for them to express their ideas about priorities in terms of which activities/initiatives should be eligible for grants; and in addition they were able to express comments in general about the plan. If...
Modifying Kingscross Speed Humps
Speed humps have been installed on Kingscross Drive. The friction ignited in the community by the decision to install them is most unfortunate; hence it is truly unfortunate that the installation was not as good as it should have been. Corrections will be made week of July 28th. As I have said to the many people who have contacted me to express opposition to their installation, these speed...
August Nature Walks in King City
In August you can explore the King City Trails with a Toronto Region Conservation Area guide. Its an opportunity to learn about the creatures who live in the area and the vegetation which thrives there. The walks are free but you need to register with TRCA. The walks are on the four (4) Tuesday mornings at 9:30; meet at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church at 13190 Keele St. For more details see...
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…