Langley City adopts 2026 budget focused on safety, infrastructure

Langley City Council adopted its 2026-2030 Financial Plan on Sunday with a 5.82% property tax increase focused on community safety, recreation, and infrastructure maintenance.

The plan adds two firefighters to meet growing demand and population growth, bringing the total added over the past four years to nine. It also adds two police officers to support response times and visible policing, bringing the total added over the past four years to five.

Al Anderson Memorial Pool will open April 13 this year, extending the season by 25 days to provide more opportunities for lane swims, aquafit classes, swimming lessons, and public swimming.

The budget also continues investment in roads, utilities, parks, and essential services to maintain infrastructure as the community grows.

"A financial plan is where priorities turn into action," said Mayor Nathan Pachal. "This plan builds on the work Council has been doing throughout this term, investing in community safety, keeping our roads and facilities in good shape, and improving the services residents and businesses use every day."

Council's goals for 2026 include maintaining and improving infrastructure, supporting an inclusive and diverse community, ensuring public safety, building climate resiliency, promoting economic development, and building community connections through arts, culture, and recreation.

This year, Council plans to implement ideas from the Citizens' Assembly on Community Safety. The city will also launch public consultations through Invest Langley City asking residents whether they support building an aquatics centre and a performing arts and cultural centre.