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 New Tradition is Born!
A new tradition in King City started September 5: King City End of Summer Bash. I remember Councillor Mortelliti asking me last year what I thought about an Oktoberfest type event in King City. I recall thinking the concept was great but was less than enthusiastic about another Oktoberfest. So I was delighted when I learned that the concept had evolved to an “end of summer bash.” And even...
Shuttle Buses To/From King City GO
We need more parking for the King City GO Train station. One quick fix would be a shuttle service between remote parking locations and the station. To that end at the 08/29 Council meeting I gave notice of a motion to “request the York Region Transportation Services Committee to investigate and report upon options of parking/shuttle services within King Twp. to help alleviate and remedy the...
Tactics for being sustainable: learnings from AMO
I have just returned from AMO (Association of Municipalities of Ontario) annual convention. As I expected and hoped it was a good opportunity to meet others representing the interests of constituents to the best of their abilities and providing leadership for the development of their communities. What I had not anticipated was the exhibitors and the opportunity to learn. Wellington County was...
34 “Green” homes in Newmarket
My earlier posting about the “Green Home” in Richmond Hill elicited a question/comment from a reader about a “green” subdivision in Newmarket. I am very appreciative of this as it led to me learning about a Newmarket development of 34 homes branded as “Ecologic.” These homes are not as advanced in terms of features when compared to the “Green Home” but there are 34 of them standing and...
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…