Laura Gillanders

Laura Gillanders Richmond City Councillor This means housing for all, community safety, and support for mental health and addictions.

Hard-working, compassionate and sensible, Laura Gillanders is an advocate whose priority is maintaining and promoting healthy, thriving communities. She believes in protecting natural systems for future generations and creating sound fiscal policy that enables strong social and economic benefits throughout Richmond. Laura is known for her highly inclusive problem-solving abilities and collaborative decision making and is currently serving as the chairperson of the City of Richmond Food Security and Agricultural Advisory Committee. In 2017 Laura established herself as a powerful voice for saving Richmond farmland as spokesperson for Richmond FarmWatch, a grassroots group seeking to stop the proliferation of non-farming mega mansions on protected farmland. Gillanders and others campaigned tirelessly and successfully, resulting in house size limits on farmland in Richmond and throughout B.C. Laura’s Richmond roots run deep, as her immigrant grandparents first farmed in Richmond in 1953, and her mother was a long-time Richmond elementary school teacher. A small business owner, CFO of a Richmond-based construction company, and an urban farmer who balances the demands of motherhood and work, Laura has championed other important community initiatives including defending schools slated for closure (2016). Her well-researched presentations regarding seismic safety and right-sized schools, along with the work of many other parents and advocates, led to victory. Laura lives and works in Richmond with her husband and children.

12/20/2025

Wishing you all peace, joy, love, friendship and good health over the holidays.

We lit the City Hall menorah yesterday. As we are all still in shock at the deadly hateful attack in Australia at a meno...
12/16/2025

We lit the City Hall menorah yesterday. As we are all still in shock at the deadly hateful attack in Australia at a menorah lighting ceremony on Sunday, I wish you and yours safety, security, peace, courage and light.

12/03/2025

My thoughts and concerns are with all of the people and pets from the Fraser Place apartments in tonight. I was walking tonight when we saw the fire. My friend who lives there is thankfully ok and called 911. This is her video. So many people will need support .

UPDATE: the fire was extinguished, all people have been accounted for, one person was assessed for possible smoke inhalation. An emergency reception was set up at the community centre with supports for temporary lodging and other needs. The public is asked to not bring donations but rather to contact the Red Cross if they wish to help. Anyone needing help can also contact the Red Cross at 1-888-800-6493.

My deepest condolences to those who lost their home and belongings and to any who lost their beloved pets.

I was amazed at the tree lighting ceremony put on by Cadillac-Fairview at Richmond Centre last night. Stepping into that...
11/21/2025

I was amazed at the tree lighting ceremony put on by Cadillac-Fairview at Richmond Centre last night. Stepping into that new plaza was like walking into a city I had never been to. The Mayor and a few of us Councillors were there to mark the occasion.

11/21/2025
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11/09/2025

Richmond Romp field lacrosse tournament is at Minoru Park fields November 7-11th! Come on over after our Remembrance Day ceremony on Tuesday to watch the finals that afternoon and evening. As always the teams practice a moment of silence at 11:11. The weather is beautiful, I hope to see you at the park.

10/30/2025

Today we wear orange to remember, reflect, learn and honour the children and families that had to endure and survive the...
09/30/2025

Today we wear orange to remember, reflect, learn and honour the children and families that had to endure and survive the residential school system...the many that did not survive, and the systemic effect it had and is still having on those family systems today.

Today we commit to the resolutions in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action with an open heart.

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