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
Yes, you can park on King Road!
Parking on King Road near business centers of King City and Nobleton has been approved for off peak periods!! This is good news on many fronts. On street parking is valuable for businesses in the area. Street parking provides a buffer from the heavy traffic on King Road for pedestrians. And, street parking by its nature tends to calm the traffic on the other lanes. Although approved it is...
Discharge of Firearms By-Law Review
I am very pleased that process is underway to review the by-law governing discharge of firearms. It is time to review it as the profile of King is changing. Urban development has crept closer to wild/natural areas where discharging of fire arms is allowed. And I wonder about how our increased interest in promoting our trails “fits” with our current by-law. At the same time I am well aware of...
Canada Day Celebration
If its not part of your tradition start this year. Come to Kettleby for the evening of July 1 (Sunday). Fireworks display is at 9:45. But before that there is food, games and refreshments starting at 7PM in the Park. If you prefer, bring a picnic. For more information and history of this party which dates back to 1992 click here.
Resolution on Large Scale Wind Farms
My motion regarding large scale developments of wind turbines passed unanimously at Council 6/25/12. Wind energy, along with other renewable energy sources, is an important energy source; our energy mix must feature more renewables in the future. Having said that, placement of large industrial wind turbine facilities represents a risk which has not been adequately assessed. As King is...
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…