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
Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan for 2024 to 2029.
On April 14 Council agenda there is a staff communication which is an update of the Energy Conservation and Demand Management plan for 2024 to 2029. Updated plan features a new list of actions. In addition to looking forward the plan reviews accomplishments under the 2019- 2023 corporate energy management and conservation plan. The plan is aiming for 45% reduction by 2030 and shows actions to...
Discharge of Firearm & Bows Exemption Request
On April 14 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending refusal of a request for an exemption to enable hunting at 6610 King Rd. Given the information provided in the report I see no reason for granting the request. Our Bylaw law covering discharge of firearms and bows was approved in 2014 with the objective of ensuring safety by prohibiting discharge within close proximity of urban...
Designating Schomberg Presbyterian Church
On April 14 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending that Council initiate the process for designating the Schomberg Presbyterian Church at 313 Main St. As reviewed in the report the subject property meets the minimum threshold of historic/ssociative, design/physical, and contextual value criteria under Ontario regulation 9/06. To read the thorough cultural heritage review and to...
Public Art Policy
On April 14 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending a public art policy. I totally concur that such a policy is required and I am very satisfied with what is being proposed for that policy. A well-defined Public Art Policy provides a framework for the selection, funding, and maintenance of artworks, ensuring that they are thoughtfully integrated into the urban landscape and...
Excellent idea to carry forward. I remember Susan Swail, former councillor, mentioning that she was hoping to get this idea…
Wonderful idea. How can our amazing community groups help get this done?
I was fortunate to hear the inspiring, educational talk on the Trail by Mr. Ian Craig. I’m so pleased that…
Thank you for your support Nancy and very importantly thank you for the memory of Susan Susan B.
Excellent plan. I remember the late Susan Beharriell trying to make this happen years ago. Let's hope that it really…