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
Water and Wastewater Rates
One resident has commented that our water rates support the cliché that water is blue gold. I think that is a huge exaggeration but I do understand why the comment would be made as water and waste water rates are increasing at a rate well beyond inflation. Annual customer water and waste water bills will increase 5.3% and 5.5% respectively in 2013 (vs 2012). There are two very positive points...
King City Corporate Center (KCCC)
A special Council meeting has been called for this Monday, 11/19; critical agenda item is KCCC application. The staff report which can be read here recommends that the applications (Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Bylaw Amendment and Draft plan of subdivision) be refused. I urge you to read the report for a complete understanding of the arguments. To my mind the over arching argument is very...
Walking & Fundraising For Seniors
Either for altruistic or selfish reasons one can’t help but be impressed with an organization aspiring to enhance the health, wellness and independence of seniors and the caregivers! It is so important that there are options for all of us as we age as to where we want to live. CHATS (Community & Home Assistance to Seniors) does just that; it helps keep the option of living at home a viable...
Festive Events in King
Calendars are filling up with Christmas special events. Whether you share in the religious belief at the foundation of Christmas or not I hope that you will take the opportunity to participate in some of the activities as they are a wonderful way to enjoy the communities we live in. In Ward 5 there are two new events which promise to be annual events to which we will look forward each year 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…