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
Greetings and some dates
I celebrate Christmas with my family. Last week I was honoured to spend an evening at the first gathering of a Chabad in King Township for the lighting of the fourth candle of a Menorah. Hanukkah was recognized with thoughtful speeches, games, food and entertainment. This is the season of light for many cultures and religions, representing hope, resilience and love. In this time of uncertainty...
Dew Street Development
On December 8 Council agenda there Is a staff report for a Zoning Bylaw to facilitate development of lands on Dew Street with 32 three storey townhouse units. The lands currently have single detached dwellings as permitted in that zone; the amendment maintains the lands as being residential but amended to be zoned as townhouse (R3). 27 of the units are in four blocks which open out to a private...
Internet Voting for 2026 election?
On December 8 Council agenda there is a staff report presenting the option of internet voting in the 2026 municipal election. As reviewed in the report providing this option in addition to the methodology used previously (paper ballots with optical scan tabulators and alternative voting methods for accessibility purposes) can be done for an incremental $30,000. My enthusiasm for doing so is...
New Subdivision on Dufferin
On December 8 Council agenda there Is a staff report for a Zoning Bylaw Amendment and draft approval for a new development on Dufferin St. just south of the rail line where today is located Alpha Lumber Mill and Somerville Company. The applications are to enable development of a subdivision including 353 residential units, including 87 townhomes, 46 back-to-back townhomes and 220 apartment...
Alan and I have signed up as we are quite concerned about phragmites. I hope that the talk covers that…
Thank you for raising this issue so thoughtfully. One aspect of consolidation that may get overlooked is what happens to…
Parking is always a problem. I totally disagree with discounting the suggested amount of parking. Over in Nobleton where I…
Congratulations, Debbie, on your retirement from municipal government. Thank You for your excellent representation and support of your constituents, as…
Hi Debbie, we have been so lucky to have you representing us in 16 years, voicing up residence’s concerns, debating…