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Langley MLA losing dual role as Township councillor
- On Tuesday, the B.C. Legislature approved a new law that prohibits MLAs from simultaneously serving in local elected positions.
- The law, introduced as a private member's bill by NDP MLA Darlene Rotchford, responds to concerns about conflicts of interest and divided attention.
- Misty Van Popta, Langley-Walnut Grove Conservative MLA elected last fall, currently holds both her MLA seat and a Township council role since 2022.
- Rotchford emphasized that Members of the Legislative Assembly should dedicate themselves fully to their legislative responsibilities rather than dividing their attention while receiving two salaries funded by taxpayers.
- The law, expected to receive royal assent on Thursday, May 29, will remove Van Popta from council, triggering a byelection costing Langley $400,000-$500,000.
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