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    Langley Township, BC 2026 Municipal Election Candidates

    A two-person race for Langley Township mayor between incumbent Eric Woodward (Progress for Langley) and Jay Lundgren (Langley Strong).

    Election daySaturday, October 17, 2026
    Candidates profiled2
    Mayoral race2 candidates

    All Langley Township candidates

    Eric Woodward

    MayorProgress for LangleyIncumbentCentre-right (7/10)
    • Growth funding / 'growth paying for growth': Signature theme: infrastructure should be funded by development revenues (upgraded Community Amenity Contributions and DCC programs), not property taxpayers. Argues delays in building infrastructure cost the Township tens of millions; the 22.8% 2027 property-tax projection in the five-year plan is 'completely made up' and never materializes after budget deliberations.
    • Capital projects / complete communities: Top priority for next term: a Willoughby community centre (library, gymnasium, aquatics facility, seniors centre) for a fast-growing area of 65,000+ residents; second priority is the Walnut Grove fire hall (Hall 8). Frames this as catching up on facilities left unfunded for 10-20 years.
    • Housing vs. provincial mandates: Criticizes the province's housing reforms that impose high-rise density targets near future SkyTrain stations (e.g. Willowbrook), arguing the Township is already producing large amounts of housing and the mandates would impact the Township's own development policies.

    Lean assessment: Leads the business-aligned Progress for Langley slate (formerly 'Contract with Langley'); pro-development platform making 'growth pay for growth' via developer-funded CAC/DCC programs; developer/business background; prior BC Liberal Party association per Wikipedia.

    Jay Lundgren

    MayorLangley StrongCandidateCentre-right (6/10)
    • Fiscal responsibility / debt: Flagship pledge: a full forensic audit of Township finances in the first 100 days, a public debt payback plan for what Langley Strong puts at ~$797.6 million in borrowing (~$14,000+ per household), and tax/fee increases held to the lowest level the books allow. Argues debt has more than tripled in one council term and property taxes rose 22% over the term; the five-year plan projects another 22.8% increase for 2027.
    • Transparent governance: Public must see reports before council votes; debate at times residents can attend; every capital decision published with both build cost and annual operating cost; open books and modern budget process done entirely in public.
    • Community wellbeing / fair share for every community: Housing residents can afford with services and infrastructure keeping pace with population growth. Per-community commitments: build the Willoughby community centre and library; move Brookswood community centre and the Walnut Grove fire-hall replacement into planning; prioritize Aldergrove sidewalks, lighting and police presence; work with TransLink and the province to reroute heavy trucks out of Fort Langley; long-term plan for Murrayville's W.C. Blair pool; rural roads, lighting and bylaw enforcement. Every project must carry a public price tag and funding plan before work begins.

    Lean assessment: Fiscally conservative taxpayer platform (forensic audit, public debt payback plan, minimal tax increases), endorsed by taxpayer advocate Jordan Bateman; pairs it with community-fairness and affordable-housing messaging and has no partisan record or development-industry ties - slightly less right-coded than the incumbent.

    Income & assets: 2026 financial disclosure statements are filed with Elections BC about 90 days after election day, so figures are not yet available. Those statements disclose campaign financing, not personal wealth.

    Frequently asked questions

    Who is running for mayor of Langley Township in 2026?

    The declared mayoral candidates in Langley Township are: Eric Woodward, Jay Lundgren. Profiles, issue positions and left-right lean ratings for each are listed above and in the interactive comparison tool.

    When is the Langley Township municipal election?

    Langley Township voters go to the polls on Saturday, October 17, 2026, as part of BC's general local elections. Advance voting dates vary by municipality — check your city's election page.

    How do Langley Township candidates lean politically?

    Candidates are rated on a 1–10 left-right scale based on party affiliation and platform. In Langley Township, the field spans: Centre-right (2). Use the interactive tool above to compare any two candidates side by side.

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