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.

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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Creator: JDawnInk

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09/29/2025

🚶‍♂️We're developing a Legacy Walk through Steveston Community Park and invite you to review preliminary design concepts and share feedback. The project will enhance the north–south pathway between Fentiman Place and the Steveston Martial Arts Centre and introduce an interpretive system that commemorates the enduring legacy of the Japanese Canadian community.

You can provide input:
💻Online: Visit LetsTalkRichmond.ca/StevestonLegacyWalk to learn more and complete the survey by 11:59pm on Sun, Oct 26

🗣️In person: Drop by one of two open houses at Steveston Community Centre (4111 Moncton St.) to view information boards, and speak with staff and designers:
🔸Sat, Oct 4, 9:00–11:00am
🔸Thu, Oct 9, 6:00–8:00pm

We look forward to hearing from you!

09/24/2025

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