Decision Makers

As our Langley City Council and Planning Advisory Board receives the expansion proposal in 2019 and 2020 from the developers, make sure your voice is heard. Remind them that the decisions they make will manifest long after the end of their term in office. Taxpayers and future council members will live with these decisions and their associated costs.

Many other small governments and municipalities thought similar projects with these developers were beneficial proposals until they had to shoulder costs associated with compliance, enforcement, expansion of infrastructure, land management, deforestation and others.

Take action! Preserve Langley's charm. Stop sprawl. Contact your town council:

• Physical address: 112 Second St, Langley, WA 98260, Mailing address: P.O. Box 366, Langley, WA 98260
• Hours: Monday - Friday 9 AM- 5 PM
• Phone number: (360) 221-4246, Fax number: (360) 221-4265

Langley City Council:

Demand that your town government develop a plan for this. They owe you this - you pay taxes, ensure the residents of Langley are represented on this issue - that is the job they get paid to do.

• How does the town council demonstrate to the taxpayers that all costs will be covered by the developers before the seven sub-plots are divided. Anything less would be corporate welfare to subsidize the developer with taxpayer money.
• Why has the council not solicited input from affected groups? Just a few groups that should be consulted include: neighbors of the subject property, low-income housing non-profit organizations, environmental groups, and service providers.
• The public (see below, 2003, 2005, and 2006) has spoken out strongly against developing this property without the town providing a comprehensive plan. One has to ask, why does the town council feel obligated to make extensive accommodations to this developer?
• Why does this project keep getting promoted as a solution to "affordable housing" yet there is no plan for ensuring prices (not costs) are kept affordable, needed services are made available, assurances are made to maintain the properties, and an aesthetic design is maintained across the property. The "Highlands" failed in these areas and should be used as a lesson to learn from.
• Who will provide oversight and enforcement of the developers to adhere to the agreements they establish? Past reports from environmental groups say that they have had to provide that oversight of these developers.