Editor,

The upcoming mayor’s race in Langley is a pivotal moment. We need a leader who can get things done and work with myriad of stakeholders as our town confronts changes that come with the growing needs of our citizens and businesses.

The mayor’s job consists of making sure our utilities and streets work efficiently and effectively. Managing employees and the budget, listening and addressing the concerns of citizens, representing the city in the region, carrying out the priorities set by the council for the year, connecting with businesses and merchants and, of course, running council meetings are all part of the job description. The mayor is an administrator and Tim Callison has had many successful years of experience as an administrator for an international company.

Being a mayor is an eclectic job, one that demands patience, the ability to think creatively to find solutions to difficult issues, but most importantly a mayor must be a good listener who asks the right questions. I believe Tim Callison would do all of these things with grace. Tim has a great sense of humor, is passionate about Langley and gets the importance of preserving what’s best about this place. He’s always there with an open heart and mind.

We don’t need drama in Langley. We have had that and it stalls all progress. We don’t need strife. We have had that and our citizens feel ostracized and not welcome when they come to town.

We need positive, forward thinking leadership capable of working with all kinds of people. Tim has proven he has the skills to do these things, in countries all over the world, with a varied workforce of hundreds. I wholeheartedly support Tim Callison for Langley’s next mayor. He will bring a fresh and experienced soul to our city’s government.

RENE NEFF

Langley