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
Presentations of Interest at October 15 Council Agenda
At the beginning of the Oct. 15 council agenda there are two presentations which I think will be of interest. First one is about the King Township Food Bank by Geoff Simpson, President of the KTFB Second one York Region 2025 Transit initiatives by Tamas Hertel, Manager, Service Planning Transit, Operations and Services, Public Works, York Region Transit
Winter Maintenance For Our Roads
On Council Oct. 15 agenda there is a staff report recommending the solution for implementing the previously approved plan to modify the winter maintenance strategy for our roads. The latter will eliminate use of rock salt on our roads and the use of Thawrox treated salt and sand in various proportions depending on the kind of road. To implement this strategy there is need to store materials a...
Motion on Clean Electricity Regulations
At the October 9 Council agenda my motion about Canada's Clean Energy Regulations will be considered. It was seconded by Councillor Avia Eek. I decided to put forth this motion once I understood the principles of the Regulations: reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enable affordable electricity for Canadians and businesses, enable reliable electrical grids. A clean reliable electricity grid is...
Tribute Nobleton
On Oct. 15 Council agenda there is a report recommending that the Mayor and Clerk sign the final Subdivision Agreement between the Township of King and Tribute Nobleton Holding pending final review. The Tribute subdivision initially was for 207 single detached residential units and a school block. Subsequently the Catholic school board determined that the block was not needed. The school block...
Parking is always a problem. I totally disagree with discounting the suggested amount of parking. Over in Nobleton where I…
Congratulations, Debbie, on your retirement from municipal government. Thank You for your excellent representation and support of your constituents, as…
Hi Debbie, we have been so lucky to have you representing us in 16 years, voicing up residence’s concerns, debating…
Dear Debbie, congratulations on your legacy of accomplishments in this community. We will all miss your wisdom and grace, but…
Thank you for sharing your news. Ward 5 has been fortunate to have been & to continue to be represented…