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
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...
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...
Thank you Debbie, What an important day to celebrate! I know in our lifetime, we have come a long way…
Hi Nancy, It is so easy to be cynical, particularly these days. It is correct that every nomination does not…
Volunteer Awards Thank you for providing the links to those years. I just remember years ago there were lots of…
I appreciate your suggestions as to how there could be more commercial space within the current urban boundary. there is…
Thanks Dorita for some different perspective about the proposed commercial lands for King City. Driving by it is evident that…