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
Greenbelt Review: my motion
On October 14 Council agenda there is my motion about the anticipated review of the Greenbelt. My motion has been seconded by Councillor Anesty. I regret that the motion is so long but I felt the importance of the issue demands a summary as to why the issue is important. Its appropriate that King passes this motion as more than 98% of our land mass lies within the GB. Collectively we are...
Water & Wastewater Rates
On October 14 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending water and wastewater rates for 2026. The proposed combined increase for the variable rate and the fixed rate Is 2.99%. It's estimated that this amounts to an increase of $60.01 based on the average usage. In addition to the details about the increase the report also includes the capital projects which will be done in 2026 which...
Laskay Cemetery
On October 14 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending that the Laskay Successionist Presbyterian Cemetery should be declared abandoned and ownership transferred to the municipality. The report is fascinating: interesting to know how a pioneer cemetery is regulated and what is required to change it's status. And the photos provide an excellent summary of the rehabilitation...
2026 Council Schedule
On October 14 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending the council meetings for calendar year 2026. In addition it is recommended that council closed sessions be conducted prior to the open council meetings which begin at 6:00 PM; specifically the closed sessions should begin at 5:00 PM. As reviewed in the report Staff believe that the change streamlines the process and will enhance...
Hi Nancy, As you have the concern which you have articulated I am glad that you have raised it. There…
Your dedication and super powers are much appreciated, Debbie. Now as we take our partners to task, best wishes for…
Hi Debbie, While I am glad that you got the essence of your Greenbelt motion passed, I was not pleased…
Congratulations, Debbie - and thank you for your leadership on this important motion. It’s great to see Council speak with…
The intentions are proper, the impulse has momentum, the issues are great. One of the largest is how to make…