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
Development SE corner King Rd/Jane
On February 27 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending numerous actions which, pending fulfillment of identified conditions, the development of the 92 hectares at the southeast of Jane /King Rd. intersection will begin. The report is complicated as there are 3 owners who have collaborated to build the plan. Immediately adjacent to King Road there is a parcel which will be industrial...
Applications to Reduce Soft Landscaping
On February 27 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending Council give direction to modify the bylaws for zoning and site alteration and to schedule the statutory public meetings for such with the objective of restructuring the process for assessing applications to have a reduced pervious surface area. The issue is important. Rainfall needs a place to go other than into neighbour’s...
AMPS for parking tickets
On February 27 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending the various steps required to implement an alternative system called administrative monetary penalties (AMPS) for parking violations. I'm very pleased to see to read how once again we are collaborating with other municipalities to develop a process. And the proposal to appoint Hearing Officers and using Hearing Officer Services...
Impact of Bill 23 on King
On February 27 Council agenda there is a staff report reviewing the specific implications of Bill 23 on King Township. Since its tabling there have been staff reports reviewing the policy changes included in the bill and general comments as to how it would impact King; and now, here are the specifics. As I have written previously I think Bill 23 is a dangerous piece of legislation as it...
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…