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
GO King Developments
On June 5 council agenda there is a statutory public planning meeting for a development at 12734 and 12750 Keele St. As indicated in the report the area is in our major transit area and intensification and the proposed intensification (144 units in 6 storeys) is appropriate. Given the amount of development in the immediate area (see further below) I think there needs to be serious...
Sign Bylaw Variance Application for 3rd party advertising
On June 5 council agenda there is a Bylaw staff report recommending denial of a sign variance application as it the proposed signage would advertise third party messaging which is contrary to our sign by law. When I first started reading this report I anticipated that I would reach a conclusion fairly quickly as I have always been very happy that we have resisted littering our roadsides with...
Transitioning to blue Box Program
On June 5 council agenda there is a staff report providing an update on the transition to Ontario’s Blue Box program to full producer responsibility and to provide a recommended approach in King. Its evident that Staff have carefully reviewed options and I agree with their proposals. If you wish to make a deputation and/or provide your comments in an email you need to register (or send that...
Storm Water Management Rate
On June 5 council agenda there is a staff report recommending implementation of a storm water management rate beginning in 2024. As reviewed in the report there is a need to introduce this new “rate,” which is essentially an increase in property tax, as our current budget does not provide adequate funds to do the work required for operational and capital stormwater projects. The latter is...
Hello Sheila, Glad you have checked out the Zancor Centre. 1. Regarding your concern about harassment in the co'ed change…
Having toured the facility, I do have a major concern about the co’ed change room and shower facilities. I personally…
Hello Catherine, I do appreciate you making your comment. Since reading it I have asked some questions about the issue…
Hello Debbie, I am a long time King City senior who has been attending aquafit classes in Maple. Aquafit is…
Thank you for the good news, Debbie Wishing you a wonderful New Year...swimming and sporting, and other good things.