Safety, seniors and spending are the top issues in Langley City as far as long-time resident Kiernan Hillan is concerned.
Hillan, a 33-year resident of the City, has filed his nomination papers and announced his candidacy for next month’s Langley City council by-election.
“I bring a unique set of skills to the table," Hillan said.
" (My) expertise in municipal services, as well as an ability to see the people involved in the decisions council makes,” said Hillan.
“If elected, I will make it my goal to serve each and every resident of Langley City. I will look after the taxpayers' dollar carefully, but also look at ways to improve our City and make its residents proud.”
Hillan retired after working for more than 32 years in local government, including posts in the City of Richmond as a carpenter, union representative, and roads manager in the engineering and public works department.
He is promising to "work collaboratively to improve community safety … make life better for the City’s seniors and young people … stretch taxpayer dollars further, especially in infrastructure (and) promote a balanced approach that recognizes all of Langley’s transportation needs (drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, public transit)."
Hillan volunteers at the Langley Hospice Society’s residence.
He has worked with the Stepping Stone Community Services Society Outreach program in Langley City.
He has chaired the St. Joseph’s Charity Committee for the past eight years, helping to set up a drop-in service to serve the homeless.
Hillan also served as a representative on the Homeless Steering Committee working with Langley City Council, RCMP and City staff to develop co-operative solutions for City residents.
“I’ve always believed that healthy, prosperous communities are ones in which people serve each other,” said Hillan. “I see Langley City Council as a next logical step in that spirit of service to others.”
For more on Kiernan, visit www.kiernanhillan.com.
He can be reached by phone at 778-549-1519 and email at kiernan.hillan@gmail.com.