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
A subsidized tree for your backyard!
Are you thinking about adding a tree or two to your back yard? Subsidized native trees and guidance for good planting is available from LEAF (local enhancement & appreciation of forests). You can learn more by clicking here; or, brochures are available at Township office. For this spring orders need to be placed by 4/30. They also offer native shrubs.
Upcoming events & meetings of interest
On the right side of the home page I maintain a calendar. It shows dates of Council meetings and other events & meetings of interest which I think may be of interest to my constituents. Below are a couple particularly important ones. COMMUNITY SHOWCASE & VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION NIGHT Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Trisan Centre Showcase is at 5-7 PM Ceremony & Reception 7-9PM...
Sustainability–little and big steps
I am on the task force charged with developing the Sustainability Plan for King Township and am looking forward to the Celebration on March 7. Perhaps because of the amount of personal time spent on thinking out 10+ years and considering what action is required to be sustainable I was particularly “tuned” to participate in two special meetings this past week. On Thursday I attended Food For...
What Do They Do In There?
Just wanted to pass onto you a cool information series I just found on King's website. Its “spot light on business.” Each issue focuses on one business in King: reviews its history, product line and performance. By clicking here and scrolling down you can find the 3 features done in 2011: B.C. Instruments, Nobleton Feed Mill and LGL Limited. Plans are underway for the 2012 ones.
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…