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
Active weekend coming up!
This weekend features one of my favourite activities in King: visiting some of our fine artists as I drive through our beautiful landscape. Saturday and Sunday is the ASK Studio Tour; click here for the places to meet the artists and see their creations. And on Sunday morning the King Marsh Muckers will do our walk/run for Southlake. Thanks to all who have pledged for our team. (Here’s...
Clean Up Day
This Saturday (April 21) is the day to participate in cleaning up this beautiful Township of which we are so proud. Individuals, families and neighborhood groups are encouraged to take a little time that day to pick up the litter. If you need supplies (garbage bags, gloves, safety vests, pylons) the Township has them. Contact environmentalstewardship@king.ca
The “look” of King City’s commercial subdivision
At the 4/16 public meeting we were given a vision of what’s coming to the north west corner of King Rd and Dufferin; specifically what the look of the commercial subdivision will be. The “look” has been significantly improved from previous proposals. I think King North has truly risen to the challenge to create a gateway inviting to people; the proposed spacious piazza has clear...
Improving Our Regulatory By-laws
Our working session 4/16 was on regulatory by-laws. What I heard overall is that there is a work plan for 2012 which includes education & improving communication and updating a number of current by-laws including fence, kennel, animal control, noise, right to discharge fire arms, sign, parking, heavy truck and fill. Why these particular by-laws? Some are out of date in terms of addressing...
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…