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
YRT Initiatives 2024
On November 13 Council agenda there is a briefing note about York Region Transit initiatives for 2024 impacting King Township. I have been told that there will be a YRT representative at Council so I will be able to ask some questions to clarify some of the points made in the note. Its good to see the effort to consult.
Community Risk Assessment
On November 13 Council agenda there is a staff report from fire and emergency services about a community risk assessment which has been performed for King. As such an assessment provides guidance for the provision of Fire Protection services in the municipality it's good to know that such has been done and to get perspective on what that entails. As indicated in the report the assessment...
2024 Budget Book
The draft budget calls for a municipal tax increase of 5.49% which is higher than what I was hoping for but I can't claim surprise as previous years have been very tight and I was aware that new spending could not be avoided forever. I am still working to fully understand some of the drivers for the increase and have questions; accordingly it is premature for me to object or approve. Below are...
Green Standards in the Ontario Building Code
On November 13 Council agenda there is my motion, seconded by Councillor Asselstine, asking the Province to expedite energy performance green building standard amendments to the Ontario Building Code (OBC). Without these amendments we can only encourage and not enforce that buildings, being constructed today, are built to the highest energy standards. Home owners in homes constructed in...
All good questions! That’s why there are these public meetings.
Hi Debbie, Thank you for highlighting this application for a zoning by-law amendment to allow for an on-farm diversified use.…
Hello Sheila, Glad you have checked out the Zancor Centre. 1. Regarding your concern about harassment in the co'ed change…
Having toured the facility, I do have a major concern about the co’ed change room and shower facilities. I personally…
Hello Catherine, I do appreciate you making your comment. Since reading it I have asked some questions about the issue…