Former Directors

Mike Parker served as director until January 8, 2026, bringing his passion for urbanism and improved community planning to the board. Mike kept a close eye on council meetings, which helped our group stay on top of local issues and spot opportunities to make a difference in Langley. His focus on walkable neighbourhoods, safer streets, and his ability to see things from another perspective made him a vital part of our leadership team.

Notable Contributions: Mike was instrumental in building our voice through thoughtful writing and analysis. His Substack articles, including "We Build for Game Day, Not Every Day", helped articulate the Strong Towns philosophy to our community and sparked important conversations about how we plan and develop our neighbourhoods.

Cheryl Wiens served as director until January 8, 2026, spearheading some of our biggest events and initiatives while fighting for sustainable, equitable and environmentally conscious development in Langley and the wider community. She provided valuable input in our letter writing campaigns and brought a strong environmental voice to our group, focusing on nature preservation as well as indigenous rights.

Notable Contributions: Cheryl led our water resiliency advocacy campaign, authoring the impactful article "Water Wise or Short-Sighted?" which received over 1,200 views and sparked crucial conversations about water management in our community. She organized a webinar for LEPS (Langley Environmental Partners Society) and planned a delegation to council on this critical issue. Cheryl also organized our groundbreaking Nature-First Cities event, which brought together community members, experts, and advocates to explore integrating nature into urban planning.