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
Upcoming Public Meetings
Below are some public meetings recently scheduled which I believe will be of interest to my constituents. York Region Transit is hosting a Public Information Centre in KING on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the King City Library regarding their 2013 Annual Service Plan. Planning Staff will be there to solicit feedback to proposed changes. A number of Working Sessions have...
Fund Raising for Southlake
Sunday, April 29 is the A&B Courier Run or Walk for Southlake . It would be wonderful if you registered to participate as part of the King Marsh Muckers and/or if you supported the King Marsh Muckers team’s effort to raise $5,000. Background Every spring over 1000 walkers, runners and families gather to support Southlake. The 3rd annual A&B Courier Run For Southlake (formerly...
Good beginning steps
Reports at March 19 Council included a couple initiatives which are entirely consistent with our draft sustainability plan. i) The draft subdivision for King Station is approved and it includes installation of LED street lighting. ii) Secondly a report was tabled outlining process for developing a King policy for drive- through facilities. This will be our first street lighting in a...
Wetlands–not just an environmental issue
I just went to a workshop on wetlands hosted by Ducks Unlimited. A couple scary statistics: mapping in 2002 shows Ontario has lost 70% of its wetlands; and of those remaining some have suboptimal functionality because they are surrounded by development and/or infrastructure. 2nd scary stat: of the remaining only 46% protected. Why a concern? Wetlands significantly contribute to our health...
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…