10/21/2026
Since the election, I’ve been reflecting on my campaign and my time on Langford Council.
I’m disappointed not to be returning, as I really wanted to keep serving the community and building on the work we did over the past four years. I loved the work, immersed myself in it, and am grateful for the opportunity to have served.
I’m proud of my independent, grassroots campaign and very thankful to my wonderful volunteers and supporters. The kind messages I’ve received since the election have meant a great deal to me. Thank you for your encouragement and support.
I approached council by asking questions, digging into the details and making evidence-based decisions focused on what I believed would benefit all of Langford, now and into the future. From our Official Community Plan and Transportation Plan to childcare, healthcare, public safety, parkland protection, recreation and the arts, we made progress on many important issues. My work also extended to regional committees, where I focused on water infrastructure and protecting our drinking water, as well as reconciliation and supporting local businesses. I learned a tremendous amount and gained an appreciation for how much of what matters to Langford depends on regional collaboration.
I regret not having been able to show more residents the value an individual councillor can bring through committee work, detailed preparation and thoughtful questions. I spent a great deal of time on the substance of the job, but I could have done more to explain that work and make the connection between those decisions and people's everyday lives. That's something I'll take away from this experience.
While negativity and misinformation on social media was a real challenge throughout the past 4 years, I had an overwhelmingly positive experience both during my term through my council, committee and community work and during the campaign at the door, in person and out in the community.
I wish the new council well and have offered to share my experience with incoming councillors. There is a great deal of work to build on, and I hope the plans developed this past term are put into action and that public engagement continues. I encourage everyone to connect with the City through Let’s Chat Langford https://www.letschatlangford.ca/, explore the plans and share their thoughts on the future of our community.
Although not re-elected to council, I’ll stay involved in the community and keep in touch with the many people I’ve enjoyed working with. I’m also figuring out what comes next professionally, and while I haven’t made any decisions about another election, I haven’t ruled out running again.
Thank you to everyone who supported me, worked alongside me and took the time to share their thoughts. Serving Langford has been the most rewarding work I’ve done, and I look forward to staying connected and continuing to contribute where I can.
