Mike and his wife Julia live in the Uplands neighborhood of Langley City with their two young children, Jake and Alexis. Mike first moved to Langley in 2000 as a teenager, having grown up in the Montreal area of Quebec. While studying for his undergraduate degree in Economics and Math he lived in Vancouver, and while studying for his Master’s in Economics, he lived in Toronto. His time in these cities has given Mike an appreciation for what is possible for a City like Langley.
This is Mike’s first term on Council, having been elected in the fall of 2022. He is a member of the Douglas College Commerce and Business Administration Faculty, where he teaches Economics and Business Statistics. He has been teaching Economics for over a decade, and the topic that gets by far the most engagement with his students is housing affordability. A recent survey showed that 71% of 18- to 34-year-olds were considering leaving Metro Vancouver due to the housing crisis, and Mike’s goal while on Council is to do what he can to bring that number down. He wants to ensure his own children will have a safe and prosperous future in Langley City.
Outside of work, Mike enjoys travelling – he has driven across North America with friends, and across parts of Africa with Julia. With his kids he enjoys playing games, watching movies, and building Lego.