The South Fraser Blog - Nathan Pachal

This Langley City local election matters.

Between 2023 and 2025, Langley City Council invested $101 million in community projects.

On Monday evening, the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce hosted an all-candidates meeting.

Local government plays a very important role in people’s lives.

Over the last four years, the majority of Langley City Council has approved significant investments in our community.

Orange Shirt Day was first observed in Williams Lake in 2013 and was started by Phyllis Webstad, a member of Stswecemʼc Xgetʼtem First Nation.

Langley City should be a community where people can afford to live.

A core value of Langley City First is the belief that local government should be accessible, responsive, and pragmatic.

Langley City First is committed to continuously improving parks, natural areas, and trails within Langley City, including creating programs that support the protecting of natural areas, expanding the urban tree canopy, managing waste, and investing even m…

Marlene Grinnell and Peter Fassbender, both former mayors of Langley City, have endorsed Nathan Pachal and the Langley City First team for the upcoming October 17, 2026, civic election.

We talk a lot about physical community infrastructure such as streets, parks, water and sewer lines.

In British Columbia, we have seen the impacts of decades of underinvestment in health care, including mental health care, and affordable housing.

Langley City First is committed to investing in public safety, including the basics such as hiring more police and firefighters.

People value Langley City’s walkability.

The Langley City First team is proud to announce that the New Westminster & District Labour Council (NWDLC), which represents the collective voice of union workers from Burnaby and all cities east in Metro Vancouver, has endorsed the whole team.

Langley City has a strong industrial and retail business sector and is home to one of Kwantlen Polytechnic University's major campuses.

The Langley City First Team has officially launched its campaign today for the local government election on October 17, 2026.

Since I’ve been elected, I’ve been keeping track of the public solutions I’ve put forward in what I call the solutions tracker.

Local governments in Metro Vancouver rely on data to help make informed decisions about housing.

I will be taking some time off and will be back blogging on Monday, August 31st.

Since I was first elected to Langley City Council in 2016, the City's population has grown from 27,000 to 35,000, a 30% increase.

As I posted last month, Langley City Council approved the tenders for several roadwork projects.

When people look at their property tax bill, it contains charges from the province, School Board, TransLink, Metro Vancouver Regional District, and their municipality.

Langley City has a seasonal banner program in our downtown core and neighbourhood banners near elementary schools throughout our community.

Earlier this year, I posted about large nitrous oxide cylinders entering the waste stream in our region in significant quantities.

One of the strengths of our region is that we work well together and share resources where it makes sense.

Over 4,400 segments are required to build the guideway for the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension to Langley City.

On December 15, 2025, Council approved the 2026 Langley City Budget, which included funding for road repaving and repairs.

Langley City’s Fire Hall is over 20 years old.

Last night, Langley City Council heard a presentation from the Downtown Langley Business Association (DLBA) and Discovery Langley City, which the DLBA operates under a contract with the City.

One of the key recommendations from Langley City’s Citizens’ Assembly on Community Safety and Well-being is to establish Resilient Neighbourhood Networks in our city.

As you may know, during the fall Langley City municipal election, people who are eligible to vote will also be able to take part in a Community Opinion Vote.

As you know, the Metro Vancouver region was under Stage 2 water restrictions on May 1st and Stage 3 water restrictions on June 8th to help manage the demand for water.

The Metro Vancouver Regional District Parks System is one of the jewels of our region.

Langley City and Township are in the same school district.

Over the years, the City has installed murals on several park washroom buildings throughout our community, such as the Inturban-themed mural in Linwood Park and two murals in Rotary Centennial Park.

There are two ways that Langley City Council provides financial support to non-profit organizations in our community.

With climate change, flooding events are becoming more common in the Lower Mainland.

When building a new home, there are costs for construction, including land, materials, and labour.

Local governments deliver services every day that people rely on, from running water and sewer services to parks and streets.