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
Budget 2012: 1st meeting
Reminder: Monday, November 28th 1-4 PM there is a special Committee of the Whole meeting with a single agenda item: 2012 budget. As I indicated in an earlier posting, the budget process is where decisions are made about projects and initiatives that the Township undertakes. And of course, a key factor is what it would cost and how would it be paid for i.e. what is the property tax impact....
Core of King City & Nobleton–street parking wanted
A motion to ask York Region to consider street parking in the off hours in the core areas of King City and Nobleton was passed unanimously at Council on 11/14. For our two villages such an initiative would make an impact: it would be safer to walk which is good for our health and it would be easier to frequent the shops on the streets which is good for business. Both of these benefits are...
Strengthening King City Community Plan
King City Community Plan: strengthening it to protect character Councillor Mortelliti’s motion to investigate the opportunity to strengthen the severance policies within the King City’s Community Plan to protect the integrity and character of the established communities was passed unanimously in at Council 11/14. I have been told that our policies are pretty strong already; but given the...
Virtual Walk Pledge
Would you like to increase the chance for Seniors to continue living in their own homes? Make a pledge to support me on the Virtual Walk. Virtual Walk is the only fund raiser of the year by CHATS (Community & Home Assistance to Seniors). CHATS offers a full range of services to York Region Seniors including Meals On Wheels, hospital-to-home transition training. I am representing King...
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…