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
The Greatest Gift
From time to time we hear stories in the media about the shortage of organs for transplants and the long waiting lists. At a recent Council meeting we heard a presentation about this supply/demand imbalance and learned about one big step for addressing it. A couple key points I heard: if someone registers, that one person could save up to 8 lives and enhance the life of many more a donor does...
LIC Amendment Approved
There is a new tool for us to achieve our targets for reductions in energy use and greenhouse gas emissions and at same time it can enable private property owners to improve their own carbon foot print. Local Improvement Charge (LIC) regulation has been amended so that energy conservation enhancements in private homes can now be financed through the mechanism of a LIC. Traditionally, LIC has...
Events For Fun and Learning
Rebel Tour Sunday, November 4. (follow the 1837 route from Lloydtown to Toronto). Details here. King City Christmas Wednesday November 21 5-8PM at the Four Corners (Keele/King Road) We Still Believe November 24, 25 (Saturday, Sunday) This is the 1st Annual Christmas in Kettleby Read here for more information Schomberg Main Street Christmas Saturday, December 1 Read here for...
What Comes After Slots At Racetracks?
For good reason anxiety in the equine sector continues despite their being talk of a new model to replace the Slots At Race Tracks Program (SARP). An edited version of the recommendations from the expert panel to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has been released and provides good perspective on direction but as it is edited (to exclude any specifics on actual $$ for the...
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…