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
Buildings In Face Of Climate Change
How to mitigate climate change? Much of the time attention is paid to reducing greenhouse gases as I am doing in my motion being considered at Council on March 18. But the answer to building the best houses and other structures in response to climate change is not simply the decision to install a heat pump or geothermal for heating and cooling. There is the big question as to how to...
Edward Pottage House
On the March 18 council agenda there is a report recommending that Council proceed with designating the property on the Lloydtowntown Aurora Rd associated with the founder of the hamlet of Pottageville, Edward Pottage. I am thrilled to see this designation being initiated. And it is truly wonderful that this dwelling has been obviously owned and cared for by persons who respected and...
Concession 7: changing boundaries
On the March 18 council agenda there is a report recommending approval of a zoning bylaw amendment to facilitate boundary adjustments on the 7th concession South of 16th side Rd. At the January public meeting numerous questions were asked by council about the rationale for why the adjustments were being proposed and concern about impact on natural heritage systems was voiced. Having read the...
Countryside Zoning Bylaw Amendments
On the agenda for the March 6 council meeting there is a staff report presenting amendments to to the Township's Countryside Zoning Bylaw 2022-053. As indicated approval is not being requested; feedback from public and others is still to be reviewed. The changes are identified as being "housekeeping" ones and most of them I can see that they are that such as amending definition of "accessory"...
It was different. I think one’s evaluation of it being better or not is highly influenced with one’s previous experience.…
So, Debbie, how did this new system of 1-1 conferences with a Councillor or a Mayor work out? Did you…
I prefer the usual system which I believe was from about 6 to 8 pm when more young families are…
It appears there is a gross contradiction about 15th Sideroad/Bloomington future uses. Residential development on the south side was years…
Hi Nancy, Interesting idea...particularly the angle about training. Do you have an idea of specific parks? Hope you will come…