directors
Directors guide our strategic direction and ensures we fulfill our mission while adhering to our values and principles.
For more information on our registration as a British Columbia non-profit society, click here.
James Hansen
Director, Chair & Social Media Officer
Walnut Grove, Township of Langley
James Hansen serves as Chair, working to build relationships with likeminded members of the community, along with councillors, mayors, and staff to advance the mission of our group. Using his background in software development, he has developed advocacy tools and has an analytical approach to policy, while as Social Media Officer, he takes a creative approach when producing content and promoting the group on social media.
Mike Parker
Director & Co-Chair
Willoughby, Township of Langley
Mike Parker serves as Co-Chair, bringing his passion for urbanism and improved community planning to the board. Mike keeps a close eye on council meetings, which helps our group stay on top of local issues and spot opportunities to make a difference in Langley. His focus on walkable neighborhoods, safer streets, and his ability to see things from another perspective makes him a vital part of our leadership team.
Cheryl Wiens
Director & Communications Officer
Willoughby, Township of Langley
MSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Cheryl Wiens serves as Director and our Communications Officer, responsible for managing our society's official records and communications. She has spearheaded some of our biggest events and initiatives while fighting for sustainable, equitable and environmentally conscious development in Langley and the wider community. She gives valuable input in our letter writing campaigns and brings a strong environmental voice to our group, focusing on nature preservation as well as indigenous rights.
supporters
Here we recognize and thank our supporters - people who have made significant contributions to the work of our group.
Rainer Fahrenbacher
City of Langley
Rainer Fahrenbacher 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.
Mitchell Nurse
Walnut Grove, 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.
join us
We welcome residents who care about their community and are interested in building a more financially resilient and people-oriented Langley.
We encourage anyone who is interested in learning more about Strong Towns principles, discussing urban planning and development issues from this perspective, and contributing to our advocacy efforts to join us and participate in our meetings and online discussions.
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Outside of monthly meetings we chat about news, ideas and more on our discussion group. Join our Discord server to participate!
