Langley City First Platform: Social Infrastructure

We talk a lot about physical community infrastructure such as streets, parks, water and sewer lines. Equally as important for a strong community is its social infrastructure. Langley City’s Citizens’ Assembly noted that strong communities require strong neighbourhoods where neighbours know each other and have the tools to support each other. Langley City First is committed to implementing the recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly and creating a community where people feel that they belong, have opportunities to connect with others, and have access to the supports they need.

Langley City First Platform: Provincial Health Advocacy

In British Columbia, we have seen the impacts of decades of underinvestment in health care, including mental health care, and affordable housing. This has led to a crisis in homelessness, public drug use, addiction, and a mental health crisis. At the local level, Langley City First remains committed to the City playing an active role in advocating for and coordinating solutions to these challenges, including meeting with policymakers in Ottawa and Victoria to ensure that the needs of our community are not ignored and that we are willing to pilot solutions that help people get back up on their feet.

Langley City First Platform: Public Safety

Langley City First is committed to investing in public safety, including the basics such as hiring more police and firefighters. Our team is also committed to prevention by implementing the recommendations of Langley City's Citizens' Assembly on Community Safety, a bottom-up approach to safety. This includes expanding the one-stop shop approach, where the City proactively manages safety concerns and provides a single point of access for all residents in our community. It also means growing proactive patrols and increasing positive events and activities in our public spaces.

Langley City First Platform: Transportation

People value Langley City’s walkability. With the SkyTrain expansion on the way, Langley City First will continue to invest in a transportation system that gives people choices. At the same time, Langley City First will continue to prioritize roads and sidewalk upkeep. With e-mobility comes opportunities and challenges; our team is committed to an e-mobility action plan that puts safety front and centre.