King Township presented its Annual Progress Report for the 2023-2026 Corporate Strategic Plan (CSP) at the May 13 Council meeting, outlining significant achievements and progress made in the plan’s first year.
The Corporate Strategic Plan serves as a roadmap for the Township, guiding decisions and resource allocations to achieve its objectives over the term of Council. Through strategic planning, King Township aims to address challenges and opportunities related to climate change, natural environment preservation, municipal asset management, infrastructure development, regulatory changes, community enrichment and service excellence.
The Year One (2023) Annual Progress Report evidences quantitative (% complete) and qualitative (actions completed) progress made on all 29 Key Results included in the plan. Overall, 19 Key Results (67%) are proceeding as planned, six Key Results (20%) are not scheduled to start until 2024, three Key Results (10%) are being monitored, and one Key Result (3%) has been completed.
Key highlights from the Year One (2023) Annual Progress Report include:
A Greener Future: King Township consulted with Clean Air Partnership and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to enhance green development standards and inventory natural assets. Corporate emissions were reduced by 133 tonnes of CO2, nearing the target of 140 tonnes for the year. Additionally, 6800 trees, shrubs and wildflowers were planted.
Sustainable Asset Management: The Township implemented a stormwater charge to fund the development and maintenance of stormwater assets, completed a comprehensive asset inventory and began work on master plans for various assets.
Complete Communities: King Township held public meetings for the Official Plan update, launched the Enrich King program to support community development and monitored and advocated for key external projects benefiting the community.
Service Excellence: The Township conducted a citizen survey, published an open-data bylaw investigation map, implemented the Ask King Planning function for residents and created informational videos on various municipal topics. Notably, there was a 22% decrease in information-only customer cases and an 11% increase in automated online forms.
The Year One (2023) Annual Progress Report is available online in both PDF booklet and interactive dashboard formats, allowing stakeholders to track progress and outcomes. This report is the first in a series of four annual progress reports associated with the 2023-2026 CSP.
For more information and to view the full report, visit king.ca/StrategicPlan.
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Steve Pellegrini
Mayor, King Township
"The release of King Township's Annual Progress Report for 2023 marks a significant milestone in our commitment to strategic planning and community progress. Through the Corporate Strategic Plan, we are charting a course towards a more sustainable and prosperous future for our residents, addressing key challenges while seizing opportunities for growth and development. We look forward to building on this progress in the years to come."
Daniel Kostopoulos
Chief Administrative Officer, King Township
“The achievements outlined in the Year One Annual Progress Report regarding King’s Corporate Strategic Plan reflect the dedication and hard work of our Township staff and community partners. This plan sets the direction for the current term of Council, highlighting what the organization is doing differently above and beyond daily operations and service delivery to realize the objectives set out within the plan."
For regular updates on Township programs and events, follow the official corporate social media channels on X, Facebook and Instagram or visit king.ca.
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