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200 201 M ayor Ted Schaffer has dedicated more than 25 years to support- ing the City of Langley’s vision to build a vibrant, healthy, and safe community, a vision he and his Council col- leagues have exceeded beyond all expecta- tions. Just a 45-minute drive from Vancouver, this scenic and innovative regional center is well known as “The Place to Be” for residents, businesses, and visitors alike. The Mayor, who was first elected as a Langley City Councillor in 1990 and formally elected as Mayor in 2014, says,“As part of the Metro Vancouver Re- gional District, the City of Langley is one of 22 municipalities within the regional government structure, and we’re tasked to differentiate our- selves and emphasize what makes us unique.” Small but aggressive, Langley City has retained its small city atmosphere and com- munity spirit while offering all the amenities of a major urban center – a trait that appeals AT A GLANCE LANGLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA WHAT: A vibrant west coast Canadian city; population 27,000 WHERE: Metro Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia WEBSITE: www.langleycity.ca THE PLACE TO BE LANGLEY CITY, BRITISH COLUMBIA LANGLEY CITY, British Columbia