Strong Towns Langley Team

Get Involved

Strong Towns Langley is growing, and we need people who care about their community to step up. Whether you want to help organize meetings and events, lead conversations about local issues, or advocate for positive change in Langley, there is a role for you here.

As a contributor, you will connect with neighbours who share your values, build relationships with local decision-makers, and play a direct part in shaping a more people-oriented, financially resilient Langley. No special background is required, just a willingness to show up, learn, and take action.

Interested? Reach out to James at james@strongtownslangley.org to learn how you can contribute.

Contributors

Here we recognize and thank those who have made volunteer contributions to the work of our group.

Nathan Tiessen

Township of Langley

Nathan Tiessen organizes regular bike rides for Strong Towns Langley. Nathan has been featured in The Langley Union for his work on the Belmont Bike Bus, which helps break the car-dependency cycle for families.

James Hansen

Township of Langley

James Hansen is the founder of Strong Towns Langley, working to build relationships with community members, councillors, mayors, and staff to advance the mission of our group. Drawing on his background in software development, he has built advocacy tools and brings an analytical approach to policy, and he produces content and promotes the group on social media. He serves as the de facto local conversation leader and point of contact with Strong Towns.

Rainer Fehrenbacher

City of Langley

Rainer Fehrenbacher is a passionate advocate for our group, representing us at council delegations and providing valuable feedback. Having previously fought against suburban sprawl in Abbotsford, he chose to move to Langley in search of a more urban, walkable, and people-oriented community. As the creator and writer of the Langley Union blog, Rainer brings a strong voice to community issues.

Kevin O'Coin

City of Langley

Kevin O'Coin has coordinated Strong Towns Langley appearances at events such as the Langley City Community Day. An avid cyclist, he is also involved with HUB Cycling and serves on the City of Langley's Accessibility Committee.

Mitchell Nurse

Township of Langley

Mitchell Nurse is a passionate cycling advocate for HUB Langley, playing a crucial role in promoting cycling initiatives and helping us figure out ways we can make Langley more pedestrian and bike friendly. Mitch has also used his expertise in filming and video production to produce video content for the group.

Laura Stepney

Township of Langley

Laura Stepney serves on the Parks Advisory Committee with the Township of Langley and has advocated for maze gate removal. She also provides graphic design work for the group's stickers, signs, and banners.

Former Contributors

The following individuals previously contributed to the work of our group and are no longer active with the organization. Their contributions during their time with us helped establish and grow Strong Towns Langley.

Mike Parker

Former Local Conversation Leader · Served until January 8, 2026

Mike Parker brought his passion for urbanism and improved community planning to the group. 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 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

Former Local Conversation Leader · Served until January 8, 2026

Cheryl Wiens spearheaded 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.

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