Editor: It is really sad that the most predictable question at the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce mayoralty debate (The Times, Oct. 16) was on reunification. It is equally sad that the question comes up each election cycle, and yet the people who could put an end to the unrelenting question do nothing.
Acting City mayor Ted Schaffer and the current council members are entrenched in the status quo. They have no vision, see no future for the City — a parochial council.
Kudos to the other two candidates for mayor of the City of Langley for their declarations. Randy Caine is correct — 3,176 residents asked the City to join the Township of Langley in a comprehensive independent study of the merits of reunification on Jan. 12, 2012. It was ignored.
The Township of Langley mayor and council were presented with a petition by 3,547 residents of their community, they exhibited courage and vision, and agreed to participate in a study.
Ray Lewis said he supports amalgamation, but it is not an easy issue. What would be easy is an inexpensive study done to determine if reunification is a viable option for Greater Langley.
Amalgamation will only happen if a study determines that there is merit in reunification. Every candidate for mayor or councillor in both Langley communities, Greater Langley, needs to declare for or against a study, and needs to be asked at every opportunity.
Rian Martin, president
Langley Reunification Association
