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
Sign Bylaw Variance Application for 3rd party advertising
On June 5 council agenda there is a Bylaw staff report recommending denial of a sign variance application as it the proposed signage would advertise third party messaging which is contrary to our sign by law. When I first started reading this report I anticipated that I would reach a conclusion fairly quickly as I have always been very happy that we have resisted littering our roadsides with...
Transitioning to blue Box Program
On June 5 council agenda there is a staff report providing an update on the transition to Ontario’s Blue Box program to full producer responsibility and to provide a recommended approach in King. Its evident that Staff have carefully reviewed options and I agree with their proposals. If you wish to make a deputation and/or provide your comments in an email you need to register (or send that...
Storm Water Management Rate
On June 5 council agenda there is a staff report recommending implementation of a storm water management rate beginning in 2024. As reviewed in the report there is a need to introduce this new “rate,” which is essentially an increase in property tax, as our current budget does not provide adequate funds to do the work required for operational and capital stormwater projects. The latter is...
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...
Hello Bert, I agree totally with your point that there is the legislative means to ensure that designated properties are…
Under the Ontario Heritage Act Building standards by-law 35.3 (1) If a by-law passed under section 15.1 of the Building…
My thoughts: buildings with significant historical and architectural value deserve protection from loopholes in law. Lack of funds or will…
I agree with you that Council needs to address this demolition by neglect so that it cannot happen. This should…
I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…