As Langford grows and evolves, let’s work together to balance community, affordability and the environment.
Bringing Balance
to Langford
About Mary
Mary was born and raised in Langford and earned her PhD in Biochemistry at UVic. She spent 15 years teaching biology while raising her family in the heart of Langford. A lifelong learner and community advocate, she’s known for her dedication to thoughtful planning, sustainability, and meaningful community connection.
Leadership Approach
Mary leads with both heart and head. She listens deeply, acts with integrity, and makes thoughtful, evidence-based decisions that balance growth with community well-being.
Vision and Priorities for Langford
Langford is growing quickly. Our challenge is to grow wisely, protecting what makes this community special while preparing for the future.
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Thoughtful development with public greenspace and strong infrastructure.
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Open, honest communication between council and community, fiscal responsibility, and long-term planning.
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Tree retention, climate resilient buildings, transportation choices, and expanding our parks system.
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Supporting public safety services, improving the walking, biking and rolling experience, and a focus on quality of life.
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Spaces and programs that connect residents through creativity and recreation for all ages and abilities.
“With our booming population and increasingly dense housing, we need green space and affordable recreation opportunities more than ever. These spaces need to be accessible and provide diverse places to relax and play.”
— Mary Wagner
Mary’s 2026 vision builds on the foundation of her first term. She aims to promote climate-resilient development, protect natural spaces, ensure transportation options, and support arts, recreation, and community life.
“Together we can work for balance and quality of life for current and future residents, and support a safe, healthy, thriving community.” - Mary Wagner
First Term Highlights (2022–2026)
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![Smiling woman with brown hair and blue California flag T-shirt standing outside in front of a stone wall, bulletin board, and city hall notice sign.]()
Planning for the Future
Langford’s first Strategic Plan, an Official Community Plan Review, and a suite of Master Plans from Asset Management to Transportation
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![Four people engaged in a discussion in a conference room with a large display screen on the wall, posters with sticky notes, and a table with colored markers and paper.]()
Public engagement
Established the new City Facebook Page and Let’s Chat Langford platform as well as many in-person pop-ups, open houses, ideas fairs and more
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![Street view with signs indicating a kiss and go zone for 2 minutes maximum from 7 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday, with houses, trees, and a park in the background.]()
Safe Routes to School
Improvements at Ruth King, Savory, Millstream, Lakewood, Spencer, Happy Valley, and SĆIȺNEW̱ SṮEȽIṮḴEȽ
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![Sign promoting new child care and community arts spaces in Langford, showing a photo of children playing with toys and a basketball, and mentioning project funding from local government and organizations.]()
Building New Childcare/Arts and Culture Facilities
Secured over $13M in funding for 2 new childcare centres and created a new Arts and Culture Centre
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![A webpage listing city programs and partnerships for affordable housing, tenant assistance support, and zoning updates, including icons representing financial, housing, environment, transportation, and community services.]()
Affordable Housing
Requirement for below market rentals through the Attainable/Affordable housing Program and partnered with Habitat for Humanity for an affordable housing project; development of a Housing Strategy
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![A woman kneeling outdoors in a forested area, pointing at a small evergreen tree with a smile. The sky is overcast with gray clouds, and there is lush green vegetation surrounding her.]()
Greening Langford
Adopted a Tree Protection Bylaw, an Urban Forest Management Plan, and removed requirement for artificial turf for new developments
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![A woman with curly hair smiling outdoors on a sunny day. She is wearing a striped shirt, a black jacket, and a necklace with a circular pendant. Trees and a red building are visible in the background.]()
Expansion of Langford Fire Rescue
Hired 27 new firefighters making Firehall 2 operational 24/7
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![Children's playground surrounded by tall trees with a green and blue slide, a blue spiral slide, a small set of stairs, and a shaded climbing area.]()
Creating New Parks
Woodlands, Lone Oak and Porcher Park including a Community Garden
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![A woman smiling and gesturing with her arms in a medical examination room. The room has white and gray walls, a counter with medical supplies, a sink, and a medical examination bed.]()
Bringing doctors to downtown Langford
Partnership with the South Island Primary Care Society for 10 new doctors at the Goldstream Medical Clinic
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![Exterior view of the Westhills YMCA and Langeord Aquatic Centre buildings with another building in the background, trees with autumn leaves, lampposts, and a sidewalk.]()
Securing public assets
Purchased Westhills YMCA building that includes the Heritage Library Branch, The Conservatory of Music, and Childcare
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![Bike sharing station with multiple electric bikes parked, and a person riding a bike on the street. A digital kiosk displays information about the bike share program, with a sign above indicating the location in Longford.]()
E-Bike and E-Scooter Share
Partnered with Evolve to bring transportation options to Langford
Get Involved
Every bit of support helps — from spreading the word to hosting a lawn sign. Join the campaign to keep Langford balanced, connected, and thriving.
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Join the team for canvassing, events or online support. Contact us.
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Send an e-transfer to info@mary4langford.ca (please include your home address and declare your eligibility as a BC resident and Candian Citizen or permanent resident).
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