We inherited an unsustainable fiscal model. For years, Langford used temporary developer amenity funds to artificially lower everyday taxes, running an escalating structural deficit, a practice that the Province recently outlawed entirely.
How did Langford build major landmarks like Starlight Stadium or City Centre Park in the past without seemingly raising property taxes?
When you look at Langford's overall map, or even look out the window into the distance, we look incredibly green. We have beautiful trails and massive provincial parks right on our doorstep. But as our city grows, a big total number on a spreadsheet doesn't tell the whole story.
Public finance is not magic.
Why is the single biggest driver of our property tax change something we absolutely cannot afford to cut?
Most people think of inflation in terms of groceries and gas. But for a municipality, inflation looks entirely different, hitting us on things like asphalt, engineering fees, and heavy equipment maintenance.
The progress we’ve made this term marks the beginning of a stronger, more sustainable Langford. A foundation built on action, not just words.
