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Legends of Langley

Legends of Langley

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Legends of Langley is a podcast about the people who call the Township of Langley home. Each episode, host and mayoral candidate Jay Lundgren sits down with local legends of today and tomorrow: the business builders, athletes, creators, and community voices who give the Township its character. We also bring in local experts to break down the issues that matter. No spin, no canned advice, just real conversations about what we love about the Township and how to keep it thriving for generations to come.Langley Strong Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Barb Martens, Langley Township Councillor — Legends of Langley with Jay Lundgren #3

    Barb Martens, Langley Township Councillor — Legends of Langley with Jay Lundgren #3
    Jul 20 2026
    Legends of Langley with Jay Lundgren⁠In this episode of Legends of Langley, host and Langley Strong mayoral candidate Jay Lundgren sits down with Barb Martens, Incumbent Township of Langley Councillor and retired Vancouver Police Officer, for a conversation about public service, community safety, transparent governance, and building a Township that puts people first.Here's what they talked about:Barb's journey into public service and what inspired her to serve the Township.Building trust through community policing and the importance of listening to residents.Independent leadership, transparency, and responsible municipal decision-making.Supporting first responders' mental health and the impact of the Car 67 program.Managing Langley's growth while protecting its character, heritage, and public safety.Giving back through community organizations, local partnerships, and volunteer initiatives.________________________________ABOUT THE SHOWLegends of Langley is a podcast about the people who call the Township of Langley home. Each episode, host and mayoral candidate Jay Lundgren sits down with local legends of today and tomorrow: the business builders, athletes, creators, and community voices who give the Township its character. We also bring in local experts to break down the issues that matter. No spin, no canned advice, just real conversations about what we love about the Township and how to keep it thriving for generations to come. Watch more episodes at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Legends of Langley with Jay Lundgren⁠⁠⁠Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Leave a comment below or email us at marketing@langleystrong.ca________________________________ABOUT LANGLEY STRONGLangley Strong is a team of candidates running in the Township of Langley municipal election on October 17, 2026. We believe in careful spending, open decision-making, and responsible growth that works for every neighbourhood. Support Langley Strong:Donate: https://langleystrong.ca/donate/Contact: https://langleystrong.ca/Follow Langley Strong:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/LangleyStrongFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Langleystrong/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LangleyStrongYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LangleyStrongTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@langleystrong2026LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/langleystrong________________________________ABOUT JAY LUNDGRENJay Lundgren is a long-time member of the Township of Langley, a business executive with a background in marketing and economics, and a community builder at heart. He has helped raise millions of dollars for families in need and has coached hundreds of kids across Langley. His whole career has been about building things up and bringing people together. Jay is running for Mayor because he believes the Township is ready for steady, transparent leadership that listens first and acts in the public interest.Follow Jay Lundgren:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jaylundgrenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JayLundgrenforTOLMayor/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaylundgrenfortolmayorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaylundgren/________________________________ABOUT BARB MARTENSBarb Martens is an incumbent Township of Langley councillor, retired Vancouver Police Officer, and longtime Walnut Grove resident. A dedicated community volunteer and Rotarian, she has spent nearly 30 years serving others through policing, public service, and local initiatives. Barb is running with Langley Strong because she believes Langley deserves safe neighbourhoods, responsible spending, transparent leadership, and a council that listens.Follow Barb Martens:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/BarbMartensFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/barb.martens.for.langley/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbmartens_tol/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barb-martens-8bb6852abTwitter: https://x.com/barbmartens_tol_____Authorized by the financial agent for Langley Strong, financialagent@langleystrong.ca.
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    27 mins
  • Jay Lundgren Takes Shelly Roche's Kitten Test — Legends of Langley with Jay Lundgren

    Jay Lundgren Takes Shelly Roche's Kitten Test — Legends of Langley with Jay Lundgren
    Jul 3 2026
    Legends of Langley with Jay Lundgren⁠In this episode of Legends of Langley, the tables turn. TinyKittens Society founder Shelly Roche takes the host chair and kitty-tests Jay Lundgren on his run for Township Mayor, with a panel of very cute, very ferocious kittens helping her ask the questions.Here's what they talked about:Leadership, governance, and Jay's vision for the Township.Supporting local animal rescues and building a more compassionate community.Balancing municipal priorities through fun, light-hearted challenges.Personal values, quick-fire questions, and leadership insights.What Langley deserves and Jay's first priorities as mayor.A playful kitten panel wraps up the episode with its final "vote."________________________________ABOUT THE SHOWLegends of Langley is a podcast about the people who call the Township of Langley home. Each episode, host and mayoral candidate Jay Lundgren sits down with local legends of today and tomorrow: the business builders, athletes, creators, and community voices who give the Township its character. We also bring in local experts to break down the issues that matter. No spin, no canned advice, just real conversations about what we love about the Township and how to keep it thriving for generations to come. Watch more episodes at: ⁠⁠⁠Legends of Langley with Jay Lundgren⁠⁠⁠Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Leave a comment below or email us at marketing@langleystrong.ca________________________________ABOUT LANGLEY STRONGLangley Strong is a team of candidates running in the Township of Langley municipal election on October 17, 2026. We believe in careful spending, open decision making, and responsible growth that works for every neighbourhood. Support Langley Strong:Donate: ⁠⁠⁠https://langleystrong.ca/donate/⁠⁠⁠Contact: ⁠⁠⁠https://langleystrong.ca/⁠⁠⁠Follow Langley Strong:Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/LangleyStrong⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠ / langleystrong ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠ / langleystrong ⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠ / @langleystrong ⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠ / langleystrong2026 ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠ / langleystrong ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠________________________________ABOUT JAY LUNDGRENJay Lundgren is a long-time member of the Township of Langley, a business executive with a background in marketing and economics, and a community builder at heart. He has helped raise millions of dollars for families in need and has coached hundreds of kids across Langley. His whole career has been about building things up and bringing people together. Jay is running for Mayor because he believes the Township is ready for steady, transparent leadership that listens first and acts in the public interest.Follow Jay Lundgren:Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/jaylundgren⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠ / jaylundgrenfortolmayor ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠ / jaylundgrenfortolmayor ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠ / jaylundgren ⁠⁠⁠________________________________ABOUT SHELLY ROCHEShelly Roche is the founder of TinyKittens Society, a Fort Langley based animal rescue she started after a litter of ten sick feral kittens opened her eyes to the suffering that happens invisibly in every community. She began livestreaming her foster kittens in 2013 and incorporated TinyKittens as a non-profit in 2015. Today she leads trap, neuter, and return work across Langley and the Fraser Valley, takes on the hard cases other shelters turn away, and reaches millions of viewers worldwide with her message about the value of every animal. Follow Shelly Roche:Website: ⁠https://tinykittens.com⁠Donate: ⁠https://tinykittens.com/donate⁠YouTube: ⁠ / @tinykittens ⁠Facebook: ⁠ / incognitoshelly ⁠Instagram: ⁠ / shellyroche ⁠_____Authorized by the financial agent for Langley Strong, financialagent@langleystrong.ca.
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    8 mins
  • Shelly Roche, TinyKittens Society — Legends of Langley with Jay Lundgren #2

    Shelly Roche, TinyKittens Society — Legends of Langley with Jay Lundgren #2
    Jul 3 2026
    Legends of Langley with Jay LundgrenIn this episode of Legends of Langley, host and Langley Strong mayoral candidate Jay Lundgren sits down with Shelly Roche, founder of TinyKittens Society, for an honest conversation about animal rescue, compassionate governance, and what it takes to care for the most vulnerable members of our community.Here's what they talked about:• The 13 kittens rescued from a Langley farm, and why only four would have survived.• How trap, neuter, and return stabilizes the cat population and protects public health.• The benefits cats bring to local farms, from rodent control to cleaner tractor seats.• How the Township's approach strained a 23 year partnership with LAPS.• Why compassionate governance is smart strategy, not just a feel good phrase.• The toll combative decisions take on volunteers and the rescue network.• Why spay and neuter funding is the best return a municipality can make.• How listening and open communication build stronger communities.ABOUT THE SHOWLegends of Langley is a podcast about the people who call the Township of Langley home. Each episode, host and mayoral candidate Jay Lundgren sits down with local legends of today and tomorrow: the business builders, athletes, creators, and community voices who give the Township its character. We also bring in local experts to break down the issues that matter. No spin, no canned advice, just real conversations about what we love about the Township and how to keep it thriving for generations to come. Watch more episodes at: ⁠⁠Legends of Langley with Jay Lundgren⁠⁠Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Leave a comment below or email us at marketing@langleystrong.ca________________________________ABOUT LANGLEY STRONGLangley Strong is a team of candidates running in the Township of Langley municipal election on October 17, 2026. We believe in careful spending, open decision making, and responsible growth that works for every neighbourhood. Support Langley Strong:Donate: ⁠⁠https://langleystrong.ca/donate/⁠⁠Contact: ⁠⁠https://langleystrong.ca/⁠⁠Follow Langley Strong:Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/LangleyStrong⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠ / langleystrong ⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠ / langleystrong ⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠ / @langleystrong ⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠ / langleystrong2026 ⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠ / langleystrong ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠________________________________ABOUT JAY LUNDGRENJay Lundgren is a long-time member of the Township of Langley, a business executive with a background in marketing and economics, and a community builder at heart. He has helped raise millions of dollars for families in need and has coached hundreds of kids across Langley. His whole career has been about building things up and bringing people together. Jay is running for Mayor because he believes the Township is ready for steady, transparent leadership that listens first and acts in the public interest.Follow Jay Lundgren:Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/jaylundgren⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠ / jaylundgrenfortolmayor ⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠ / jaylundgrenfortolmayor ⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠ / jaylundgren ⁠⁠________________________________ABOUT SHELLY ROCHE Shelly Roche is the founder of TinyKittens Society, a Fort Langley based animal rescue she started after a litter of ten sick feral kittens opened her eyes to the suffering that happens invisibly in every community. She began livestreaming her foster kittens in 2013 and incorporated TinyKittens as a non-profit in 2015. Today she leads trap, neuter, and return work across Langley and the Fraser Valley, takes on the hard cases other shelters turn away, and reaches millions of viewers worldwide with her message about the value of every animal. Follow Shelly Roche:Website: https://tinykittens.comDonate: https://tinykittens.com/donateYouTube: / @tinykittens Facebook: / incognitoshelly Instagram: / shellyroche _____Authorized by the financial agent for Langley Strong, financialagent@langleystrong.ca.
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    21 mins
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