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
Severance on Keele
On June 5 council agenda there is a staff report recommending approval of a zoning bylaw and management application to facilitate a severance at 13290 Keele St. I am supportive of the application. The property is in an established neighborhood zone which implies that creation of new lots is not encouraged; but, such is permitted if conditions outlined in the in our Official Plan are such, new...
Denying Sign Variance Request
On June 5 council agenda there is a Bylaw staff report recommending denial of a sign variance application submitted by the proponent for the new development called King Heights at the corner of Elizabeth Grove. Although I can appreciate the need for advertising I think the requested signs are far beyond what is acceptable. If this development were happening in a remote location I might be more...
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...
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.