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
2022 Accessibility Status Report
On May 29 council agenda there is the annual 2022 Accessibility Status Report. It provides an update on actions taken by King to prevent/remove barriers and ensure inclusion to persons with disabilities living, working or visiting the Township. The repots itself is a legislative requirement but I also think it is important as an indicator that having an accessible community just doesn't...
Financial Reports and Council Working Session
On the May 29 Council agenda there are numerous Financial reports. Most of them are required by legislation as they are the means of demonstrating that there is good governance. As I revieew them I feel veery satisfied that our financial picture is well understood. 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements is reviewed; in addition the report there is also a Council Working Session at 5PM to which...
Serious Changes to Provincial Policy on Land use Planning
On Monday 5/29 Council agenda there is a report reviewing Planning Staff’s assessment of the proposed new Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) which will replace the existing PPS and A Place To Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH). It’s a large report (52 pages). If there is interest in understanding the significant proposed changes to how land use planning is done in King,...
Storm Water Management Rate
This new funding source is required to finance the maintenance and improvement works on the Township’s stormwater infrastructure in response to aging assets, provincial regulations and the effects of climate change. To date King has not had a separate storm water rate line item on the property tax bill as it was incorporated into the Public Works budget. To learn about the proposed rates visit...
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…