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
2023-2026 Corporate strategic Plan
At May 29 Council meeting there will be a presentation on the proposed corporate strategic plan for 2023-2026. As reviewed in the report on same which will be discussed following the presentation there has been a significant amount of prepartory work. I think the new framework is a good change as it is simple: What do you want to achieve (objective) and what will indicate that you have...
Community Grant Funds
On May 29 council agenda there is a report recommending how to disburse the 2023 Community Grant funds. As reviewed the total budget is $23,000 of which $4,750 is pre-approved for 4 community events. The balance of $18,250 is for distribution to volunteer/non profit groups in King. Applications for grants have been reviewed per the corporate policy. I am somewhat surprised that there were so...
Slowing Down the Traffic Around GO Station
On May 29 Council agenda there is a report for amending a bylaw to enable the installation of new stop signs. Of particular interest to Ward 5 residents is the installation of all way stop signs at Burns & Station Road and Burns & Robert Berry Crescent. These signs are part of a more comprehensive traffic calming strategy for the area of streets in the GO Station area. The full...
New Clinic on Hwy 27
On the May 29 Council agenda there is a report recommending approval of a zoning bylaw amendment to enable the opening of a podiatrist clinic. As indicated the zoning amendment is a site specific on with 13 possible commercial and office uses at the site although the intent at this point is for the podiatrist clinic. When I considered the application at the time of the public meeting I had no...
Hello Ian.Fist I will say that I understand your disappointment; the road is very rough. have asked Staff for some…
Hello Stephen, I am so glad that have looked at the budget and have asked a great question. This DC…
The Zancor building has not been funded by residents taxes, but $22,900.00 is raised by decelopent charges. Where is that…
I do agree that road safety on King's rural roads should be addressed. How does passing a motion improve rural…
Thank you for the update on the planned budget for 2025. I am disappointed that Manitou Drive will not be…