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
Community Showcase and Volunteer Recognition
All Volunteers Invited to Community Showcase and Volunteer Recognition Evening Thursday, May 5 at Trisan Centre beginning 6PM (Showcase) and 7PM (Volunteer Recognition) Read the invitation here
Intimidation is not the rule at our Council Meetings!
Sitting up at the Council table does take some time to become “comfortable.” And then there are rules and protocols. I still can’t say smoothly: “Through you Madame Chair to Mr. xxxx.” The rules are required; without them there would be mayhem, and at worst the intended democratic processes would not be allowed to unfold. On the other hand, such rules can be used to suppress those same...
Pipeline Learnings
At April 18th Council Enbridge presented an update and overview of the project to construct a pipeline to serve the York Energy Centre. I made a real effort to listen calmly, to hear what was being said. It was an effort as I never expected to be in this situation as I had been so sure that such as a presentation would never occur as surely the YEC would be stopped. And when that bubble burst...
Questioning the Candidates for Federal Election
Federal Election is Monday, May 2nd. If you are still debating with yourself as to who gets your vote you will be interested to know that there are two all candidates meetings in our area. An All-Candidates meeting will be held at the Seneca King Campus on Tuesday 26th April at 7 pm. It is sponsored by the Markham Board of Trade in conjunction with Seneca College. There will be opportunities...
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…