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
Re-designating Rural to Residential: a wise decision?
There are proposed amendments to Official Plan and zoning bylaws to permit two new residences to be built on the easterly side of the Hickory Hills property between Dufferin St. and Keele. The proposed two large lots are effectively peninsulae poking into the Environmental Protection Area. (Per the King City Community Plan (KCCP) the purpose of this land designation is “to protect and enhance...
Museum-Genview Project Update
The concept details of Genview using the eastern portion of our Museum for a sales office is being further fleshed out. (If you are new to this proposal for our King Museum, click here for more.) There have been substantive modifications to the exterior “look” as a result of valuable input from members of the Heritage Committee. The latest concept is visible below: it is much simpler and less...
Federal Election–last minute insight
Federal Election on Monday May 2nd. Remember to Vote! If you are still undecided here are two sources of more information which have just came to my attention. A debate has been organized to focus on agricultural issues. Its on Saturday, 4/30 1-3 PM in Ansnorveldt. Read here for full details. Environmental Defence has released responses to a survey they conducted by posing questions to all 5...
What is happening to our committees and boards?
Many readers of these posts are aware of the transition we are going through with our Boards and Committees. But as not everyone is up to date I would like to review the transition and where we are at. Our committees and boards can be divided broadly into two groups: the ones operating per statutory requirements and the ones which operate wholly at the discretion of the Council. (To clarify by...
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…