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
Financial Reports and Council Working Session
On the May 29 Council agenda there are numerous Financial reports. Most of them are required by legislation as they are the means of demonstrating that there is good governance. As I revieew them I feel veery satisfied that our financial picture is well understood. 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements is reviewed; in addition the report there is also a Council Working Session at 5PM to which...
Serious Changes to Provincial Policy on Land use Planning
On Monday 5/29 Council agenda there is a report reviewing Planning Staff’s assessment of the proposed new Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) which will replace the existing PPS and A Place To Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH). It’s a large report (52 pages). If there is interest in understanding the significant proposed changes to how land use planning is done in King,...
Storm Water Management Rate
This new funding source is required to finance the maintenance and improvement works on the Township’s stormwater infrastructure in response to aging assets, provincial regulations and the effects of climate change. To date King has not had a separate storm water rate line item on the property tax bill as it was incorporated into the Public Works budget. To learn about the proposed rates visit...
Resolution To Appeal COA Decision re LTC at Marylake Monastery
On May 15 Council agenda my resolution, seconded by Councillor Anesty, to appeal the Committee of Adjustment (COA)decision to approve the minor variances requested to permit the 160 bed longterm care (LTC) beds at the Marylake Monastery will be considered and voted. The primary basis for my decision, despite my acknowledgment of the need for LTC, is that there is not compliance with the...
It was different. I think one’s evaluation of it being better or not is highly influenced with one’s previous experience.…
So, Debbie, how did this new system of 1-1 conferences with a Councillor or a Mayor work out? Did you…
I prefer the usual system which I believe was from about 6 to 8 pm when more young families are…
It appears there is a gross contradiction about 15th Sideroad/Bloomington future uses. Residential development on the south side was years…
Hi Nancy, Interesting idea...particularly the angle about training. Do you have an idea of specific parks? Hope you will come…