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
Emerald Ash Borer
Very unfortunately King will be joining the list of municipalities visited by the destructive emerald ash borer. Not only is the insect destructive, the control method is harsh: cut the tree down! York Region has released its management plan for trees in their responsibility. At 6/27 Council, Council endorsed Staff proposal to develop a plan for King Township i.e. for trees in our parks and...
Metrolinx Report/Presentation to King Council
Of interest to current users and would-be users of public transit...... there is a special Committee of the Whole on Monday July 11th at 5PM in King Council Chambers. Speaker: Mr. Leslie Woo, Vice-President, Policy, Planning and Innovation, Metrolinx. Topic: "Metrolinx: Transforming Transit." Procedures are such that questions from the audience are not allowed. If you have any specific...
Mark Your Calendar!
Hold this Date Monday, September 5 noon-10PM at Memorial Park, King City King City End of Summer Bash Stay tuned for more details about fun for all, live music and food.
Sustainability…what our new houses could be
There is so much we could do IF we had the political will and/or if as individuals we would accept our responsibility to act. There are solutions “out there.” What has precipitated this rant on my part? I took a tour of the Green Home in Richmond Hill (213 Coon’s Road; NW of King Rd & Yonge). Some of its features: tankless water heater, solar heat assist to help warm the hot water,...
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…