Accessible Langley, Affordable Langley?
In spite of the heavy snowfall, the Langley City Council, Mayor, and city staff have been busy over the past month. Here is a summary of actions relating to access and housing.
First, a big “shout out of thanks” to … Continue reading
Reflection and New Beginnings
Ahh, its 2012! A New Year, and in Langley, a new beginning of sorts. Before I can start to think about the future though, I would like to reflect about the past. It continues to be an honor for me … Continue reading
Gratitude: warmly felt and well-expressed
The City Council meeting of December 5th began with a heart-warming expression of gratitude to Council Members Fran Abel and Bob Waterman and to Mayor Paul Samuelson for their years of public service to Langley. Since it was Fran’ s … Continue reading
My Last Posting!
Last evening I said goodbye to council seat #3. Newly elected Jim Sundberg was immediately sworn in. Jim will be an outstanding councilman, coming to Langley’s council from Chair of the Planning Advisory Board and a lifetime of education and … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Day Thoughts of Gratefulness
When I read G. B. Stern’s words: “Silent gratitude isn’t much use to anyone.”, I was inspired to break my silence. There is no question that life in Langley is indeed something to be grateful for. Our village by … Continue reading
Off the council soon, but not gone.
“As for cars – once Fran Abel leaves the council I think we’ll hear a lot less about a “fleet” of eco-friendly city owned vehicles, i.e., a smart car or golf cart sized “fleet” that would really be handy … Continue reading
Update on Marina
As many of you may know Langley’s City Council and staff met in a joint session with the So. Whidbey Port Commissioners and their staff on Oct. 3, 2011. At that meeting the council charged the City’s staff to begin … Continue reading
Making long-term investments in “public goods”
I recently sent a note to my fellow members of the City Council, Mayor Paul Samuelson, and Larry Kwarsick. I thought it reasonable to share it with you — our constituents. Please give me or others in our city government your … Continue reading
It’s Time To Talk Vision
Of course, vision is in the eyes of the beholder. “Going for a vision” is forward thinking to some but reckless and crazy to others. That, of course, is where the debate should be held — right in the crack … Continue reading
Downtown Langley Saturday Work Parties
Come join The Langley Garden Project and the Langley Main Street Association in preparing for a colorful flower display next Spring. There will be bulb planting and bed cleaning work parties on Saturday, October 15th & 22nd. Meet at City … Continue reading