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
Main Street Christmas
A Main Street Christmas will light up Schomberg on Saturday, Dec. 2 starting at 3 p.m. Featuring lively street performers, carolers, fireside readings, children's crafts, a Christmas marketplace, festive treats, Santa’s Parade and a Farmer’s Parade of Lights. Admission: $5 for adults, children 12 and under are free. For all event details see here.
Budget 2024 at Council
The draft budget and business plan calls for a municipal tax increase of 5.49%. Proposed budget represents an increase of $2.127 million; 1/3 ($.673 million) is to pay for program changes. Having reviewed the justifications for the latter I have come round to seeing the value of the changes and in some cases I understand that they are very much needed. I look forward to the Budget discussion...
Christmas and Seasonal on Joy Saturday Nov. 24
.. Looking for a one-of-a-kind holiday gift? From farm-fresh honey and baked goods to soaps, candles, and quilts, browse handcrafted treasures made by local artisans at the annual One of a King Handmade Holiday Market on Saturday, Nov. 25, from 3-7p.m. at the King Heritage and Cultural Centre. Details at king.ca/news. And as night falls Christmas lights will be illuminated. And while you are...
Water Bills For Condo Residents
Earlier i made a post about the recommended 2024 water and wastewater rate report on the November 13, Council agenda. I have just realized that I neglected to draw attention to the proposed changes to the water bills for those living in condominiums. I think the change is appropriate in that it is more fair. Staff are proposing to remove tier pricing for residential condos. There is only 1...
It was different. I think one’s evaluation of it being better or not is highly influenced with one’s previous experience.…
So, Debbie, how did this new system of 1-1 conferences with a Councillor or a Mayor work out? Did you…
I prefer the usual system which I believe was from about 6 to 8 pm when more young families are…
It appears there is a gross contradiction about 15th Sideroad/Bloomington future uses. Residential development on the south side was years…
Hi Nancy, Interesting idea...particularly the angle about training. Do you have an idea of specific parks? Hope you will come…