A Real Voice for Langley City Schools
Langley City parent. Business leader. Problem solver.
Running for School Board Trustee in SD35 to bring action, transparency, and advocacy to our fast-growing school district.
25,785+
Students in SD35
641
New students this year
$1 Billion
Capital projects needed
1981
Last city school built
ZERO
School Board Trustees who live in Langley City
About Celene
Representing the city I live in
As a City of Langley resident of 11 years and parent with two children in elementary school, I’m not watching the Langley school district from the sidelines; I’m living it with my family every day.
I see the challenges parents and students are facing. Capacity. Support. Inclusion. These are real struggles that impact student learning and wellbeing.
As Founder and CEO of Chops Consulting, I’ve spent my career solving complex operational challenges for businesses across Canada. I bring that same strategic mindset to the problems facing our schools: the need for more classroom space, better communication, and genuine advocacy with the province.
Meet Celene →My Platform
Key priorities for our schools
Capacity
Our city is growing. Our schools aren’t.
Langley City is adding thousands of new residents, but no new school site has even been identified. While the Township opens school after school, our city keeps waiting. I’ll make sure City needs are represented.
“The last school built in Langley City is almost 50 years old.”
Transparency
Parents deserve answers, not silence.
We want clear, consistent communication about decisions affecting our children’s education. I’ll push for more accessible updates that truly let the public know what’s happening in our schools.
“No more finding out about changes from rumours.”
Classroom Support
The money is there. Where’s the support?
In 2024, the school district left almost $1 million in EA funding unspent. EAs who wanted to work in Langley couldn’t get hired. That’s not a funding problem, that’s an accountability problem.
“Assessments unlock funding. Delays cost our kids the support they need.”
Municipal Cooperation
Students win when we work together.
Our teachers and children suffer when politics become divisive. My collaboration-first approach means bridging the gap between the school board and both municipalities to get results for students.
“Building partnerships that put students first.”
Our children can’t wait for politics to sort itself out. They need classroom space, support services, and engaged representation now. I’m ready to fight those uphill battles, not just accept the status quo.
— Celene Hoag, Candidate for School Trustee in Langley City
Why Celene Hoag for School Board Trustee?
A new approach for our expanding community
Langley City Resident
Currently, both Langley City Trustees live in the Township. Nobody on the School Board sends their kids to a Langley City School. Langley City Schools need a voice invested in the interests of our schools to ensure our students’ needs are prioritized.
Thinking Forward to Development
With 20+ open development applications for condos near Nicomekl and Douglas Park Elementaries, density is exploding. While everyone focuses on Willoughby, we need a voice advocating for Langley City schools.
Independent & Collaborative
I have no political history or baggage. I’m committed to working with ALL trustees and municipal politicians, regardless of affiliation, to get results for our kids.
A Doer, Not Just a Talker
My career is built on solving complex problems and building effective systems. I bring energy, enthusiasm, and a track record of cutting through bureaucracy to get things done.
This October 2026, Langley City has a choice
The school board election takes place in October 2026 alongside the municipal vote. Every vote in our small city counts: make yours one of them.
How to VoteThe Stakes Are Real
One of BC’s fastest-growing school districts
Langley School District is one of the fastest-growing in BC, adding 600+ students every year. The district has outlined $1 billion in capital projects needed over the next five years just to keep up: new schools, expansions, and land purchases.
Yet new schools take years to build, land costs are soaring — one recent site cost $33 million — and the province controls the purse strings. We need trustees who understand how to build compelling cases, work with municipal partners, and advocate effectively at every level.
This isn’t about politics. It’s about whether every child has a seat in a classroom, a certified teacher, and is getting the quality of education they deserve.
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