Small business taught me that every dollar you spend has to come from somewhere. I want a Township that plans for the community we're becoming: infrastructure that keeps pace with growth, real financial accountability, and long-term thinking on agriculture, heritage, parks and recreation.
Langley Strong's plan has one goal: restoring respect in the Township of Langley. Respect for your tax dollars. Respect for your neighbourhood. Respect for all generations and all voices, even the ones with a different opinion. Respect for democracy and accountability. That means fixing the books first (a forensic audit, then a public payback plan for B.C.'s biggest municipal debt), holding tax increases to the lowest level the books allow, building only what we can pay for with the price tag public before the vote, treating every community as an equal partner, and governing in the open: real consultation before major decisions, real answers at the Council table, and real accountability to the people we serve. The full plan is at langleystrong.ca/platform.
Biography
I'm a two-term Township of Langley Councillor, a lifelong resident, a small business owner with roots in agriculture, a longtime community volunteer, and a grandmother of seven.
I was born and raised in Langley, where I met my husband of 38 years. Together we built our business and raised four children, and today our grandchildren are growing up in the community we love. Before Council, I spent three decades involved in Langley's sport, recreation and community organizations. That experience is where I really came to know this community, and why I decided to serve. Serving has been one of the great honours of my life.
25 years in business and agriculture. My husband and I spent twenty-five years running an agricultural business, supplying equestrian, poultry and dairy operations across the Lower Mainland. Small business taught me to watch the numbers, plan for the unexpected, and understand that every dollar you spend has to come from somewhere.
Two terms at the Council table. I was elected to Council in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. Over two terms, I've gained experience across the many issues that affect a growing community, from infrastructure and public safety to agriculture, heritage, parks and recreation. I've also continued to advocate for financial accountability and thoughtful, long-term planning.
Three decades in community life. That included ten years as Operations Director of the PuCKS Powerplay Foundation, helping children access sport and connect with their community, as well as volunteering in refugee sponsorship and newcomer settlement.
Reason for running
Over two terms on Council, I've tried to bring a community perspective to the decisions we make: listening to residents, asking questions, and speaking up when I believe we can do better.
I'm running again for Council with Langley Strong because I want Langley to remain a place where our children and grandchildren can build a future, where infrastructure keeps pace with growth, and where we plan responsibly for the community we're becoming.
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