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
Neighbourhood Plans
On May 27 Council agenda there is a staff report about creating Neighbourhood Plans for two areas: one in King City called Doctors Lane and one in Nobleton called Old King Rd. As reviewed this report’s purpose is to get Council direction to prepare conceptual neighborhood plans for each of the study areas based on the community input received through the April 2024 public consultation sessions....
Community Assistance Program
On May 27 Council agenda there is a report about an update to the Community Assistance Program (CAP). I think the idea of establishing three funding streams is very smart as they are each different. One to provide support for programs offered through King Township’s Community Services. One for support for programs offered through community organizations. And one to cover costs associated...
5 year agreement with ASK
On May 27 Council agenda there is a report presenting a five year partnership agreement with Art Society King (ASK). I think the King community significantly benefits from the creativity and energy of the ASK volunteers. The evolution of the relationship between ASK and the municipality is remarkable. Ther details of the partnership agreement has built on learnings and provides structure for...
Enforcing Grading and Storm water Management
On May 27 Council agenda there is a report recommending amendments to the current site alteration bylaw to allow enforcement of lot grading and stormwater management actions which has been approved by Development Services. In truth it seems to me unbelievable that we did not have this enforcement capability before; hence I am glad that we are addressing it now. As always you can participate in...
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…