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July 2022

Mayor's Message

On behalf of King Township Council, welcome to the July edition of the King Bulletin.

Our next big community event takes place today (Friday, July 1) at Kettleby Park on Kettleby Road between Keele and Jane streets.

The event kicks off at 5 p.m. and there will be entertainment on the stage, historical tours of Kettleby, children’s games and free cake. Food will be available to purchase or bring a picnic before the spectacular fireworks take place at dusk.

GO-VAXX Bus

If you haven’t received your COVID-19 vaccination or booster shots yet, the GO-VAXX Bus will be at the King City Branch of the King Township Public Library on Wednesday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

All doses of the vaccine are available to those who are eligible.

Appointments can be booked starting at 8 a.m. four days before the clinic through the online portal at covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre. Walk-ins are accepted while supplies last.

Indigenous Peoples Day

I was happy to attend the unveiling of an interactive trail marker at the King Heritage and Cultural Centre as we marked Indigenous Peoples Day last week.

Indigenous Artist Don Chretien, of the Nipissing First Nation, created the trail marker “Memengwaa” which means ‘butterfly’. The project is a collaboration with York Region Arts Council, King Township Public Library, King Heritage and Cultural Centre and King Township. Thanks to all of those who attended, and to members of King Council for helping with the unveiling.

Please continue to stay safe, volunteer and shop locally as much as you can.

Sincerely,

Mayor Steve Pellegrini

Pictured with the new interactive trail marker at the King Heritage and Cultural Centre, left to right: Ward 5 Councillor Debbie Schaefer, Ward 2 Councillor David Boyd, Mayor Steve Pellegrini, Heritage and Cultural Centre Supervisor Erika Baird, Monica Pain with the York Region Arts Council and Kalli Secord, with the King Township Public Library.

Join 250 King residents and help us create a work of art worth celebrating! Paint a puzzle piece to help us create our Butterfly Puzzle Mural to be hung for all to see at the King Township Municipal Centre.

The project continues all summer until Flight of the Monarch Day on August 21. Puzzle pieces will be available to paint at select community events and at the King Heritage & Cultural Centre, Tuesday- Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Pollinator Community Art Project directly supports the Township of King’s Bee City Certification and Mayors' Monarch Pledge actionable goals. Municipalities participating the Mayors' Monarch Pledge are required to complete a minimum of three actions annually from the National NWF list of 24 actions for municipalities. One of the actions King has committed to implement for 2022 involves creating the Pollinator Community Art Project. The project aims to engage residents and promote monarch and pollinator conservation as well as cultural awareness and recognition. To learn more about King’s Bee City Certification, Mayors' Monarch Pledge commitments and actions and National Pollinator Week initiatives please visit www.king.ca/EnvironmentalStewardship.

Be a good neighbour

Clean Yards By-law 2016-68 sets out minimum standards for properties in the Township including some rules on litter, waste and property maintenance to help ensure that properties are safe, clean and attractive in relation to adjacent properties.

Reminder to Owners and Tenants:

• All properties must be kept free and clear of long grass and weeds.
• All properties are to be free of garbage, litter, yard waste, standing water, storage bins and demolition project material, and construction equipment.
• All properties need to be clear of derelict vehicles, including vehicles that are not currently licensed for operation.

The Clean Yards By-law is the Township’s tool for addressing and responding to concerns about property maintenance. Bylaw Enforcement Officers work with property owners and tenants through education to achieve voluntary compliance, but alternatively orders may be issued to obtain compliance with the by-law standards.

To report a complaint email by-law@king.ca. 

For more information on Clean Yards please visit our website at www.king.ca/cleanyards.

Nominations Are Now Open for Township of King Municipal Elections

The Municipal Elections for Township of King Municipal Council and District School Board Trustee positions will be held on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022.

Those interested in running for Council or School Board positions must file nomination papers. The nomination period is now open and ends on Aug. 19, 2022, Nomination Day.

Nomination papers may be filed in person or by an agent by appointment with the Township’s Returning Officer. Appointments are available at the King Township Municipal Centre, 2585 King Rd., between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during regular business days and between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Aug. 19, 2022.

Filing of nomination papers must be scheduled by appointment. Contact the Clerks Department at 905-833-5321 or election2022@king.ca to set up an appointment.

For more information on the nomination process, please visit www.king.ca/elections and click on the Candidate Information tile.

Seasonal Operations & Updates

July Waste Calendar

You can view an online copy of the waste collection calendar by visiting www.king.ca/waste.

2022 Waste Collection Calendar

Not sure what collection day is in your area? View our interactive waste collection map!

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Council Meeting Highlights

The next Committee of the Whole and Council meeting will be on Septmeber 12. You can keep up with these meetings by visiting us online. Or, check out the last meeting's live-tweet summary. 

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