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
Mary Lake Estates: home to snapping turtles??
A new dimension to the assessment of the “goodness” of the subdivision application by Mary Lake Estates has emerged: Chelydra serpentina a.k.a snapping turtles. At the 4/30 Public Meeting Council and attending public saw mapping by citizens of numerous sightings just north and south of the subdivision site which clearly suggests that the site may be a snapping turtle habitat. As was pointed...
Need a great rain barrel?
Are you equipped to efficiently collect and use rain water for your garden? You can buy a great rain barrel at Springfest this weekend for $35. When I saw it at Volunteer Appreciation Night last week I was really struck by its ease of use. (But, to clarify…I have not used it!) Here is product info. And at Springfest you can also pick up a composter for $30. Here is product info. And in case...
Road Watch
Road Watch is a safe way to respond to observations of aggressive driving behavior. And, by doing so you may actually cause a change in behavior. (Aggressive driving includes speeding, unsafe lane changes,unsafe passing, disobeying traffic signs and signals.) If/when you observe an act of aggressive driving in York Region note the license plate, general details of car, date and location; then...
4/30 Council—important for Ward 5
There are several agenda items for the 4/30 Council and Committee of Whole (COW) meeting of particular importance to my Ward. If you plan to attend note that both meetings will be at King City Community Centre and Arena, 25 Doctors Lane, King City. There is a public meeting for the application for the draft plan of subdivision and zoning bylaw amendment for the Mary Lake Estates/Culotta...
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…