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Van Popta's Dual Office Experiment Leaves Township with Expensive Electoral Mess

Langley Township faces a $500,000 byelection after Misty Van Popta was removed from council for holding dual provincial and municipal roles. Her frequent absences from council meetings due to MLA duties showed the difficulties of serving both positions effectively....

Van Popta Forced Off Langley Township Council by New BC Law

Eligibility to Hold Public Office Act forces Misty Van Popta to quit Langley council Thursday, ending her double-dipping practice. Van Popta collected $189K in dual salaries while missing meetings. Korky Neufeld faces similar situation in Abbotsford. Contract With Langley loses council majority....

Langley Township Reviews MVX Regional Rail Proposal

The MVX Nexus proposes a 350-km regional rail system linking Whistler to Chilliwack, offering Langley residents faster commutes and new housing and job opportunities. With reduced travel times and a bold vision for transit, it's sparking regional debate on the future of sustainable transportation....

VanPopta's Dual Roles Under Scrutiny as Bill Passes Second Reading

Bill M202, requiring MLAs to resign from other elected positions, has passed second reading. Langley-Walnut Grove MLA Misty vanPopta, who earns $70,321 as Township councillor plus $119,532.72 as MLA, may soon face a choice between roles if the bill becomes law....