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
To Be Prepared Information Is Required
I brought to the attention of Council that City of Stratford had passed a Resolution seeking to enhance community safety by addressing the concerns of railway safety. Council supported the resolution. And very importantly Chief Wall and his Staff have contacted the rail authorities to initiate communications and exchange of relevant information to assist in providing for appropriate emergency...
Draft Museum Strategy
A draft museum strategy was tabled at Council September 23. I am very enthusiastic about the strategy as it is not just a plan for status quo. Our Museum has gone through a significant disruption due to our decision to allow the temporary sales office to operate from there; but the museum also is emerging from that disruption with more space and several important physical improvements. It would...
Council Working Sessions Of Interest
There are several "working sessions" for Council this month. At a "working session" Staff presents background information and/or training to Council on an issue. Council asks questions; there may be discussion between Staff and Council. Staff advises next steps which is often a date as to when a specific recommendation will be made to Council. No decisions are made by Council. Public is welcome...
Exciting Things To Do on Saturday Oct. 5
There are three fabulous events on Saturday October 5. Holland Marsh Soupfest 11-4 PM in Ansnorveldt In case you have not participated in this before: you walk from soup pot to soup pot and select soups to taste knowing that each has been lovingly prepared "from scratch" using the produce of our Marsh. Also, Ansnorveldt is a couple kilometers north of Hwy 9 on Dufferin St. Details for price...
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…