NEW WESTMINSTER, BC – TransLink is announcing City of North Vancouver Mayor Linda Buchanan and Township of Langley Mayor Eric Woodward have been appointed as Mayors’ Council Designates to TransLink’s Board of Directors, with both mayors participating in upcoming Board meetings.

Mayor Linda Buchanan is currently serving her second term as Mayor of the City of North Vancouver. She previously served as a City Councillor and School Board Trustee. Before being elected, Mayor Buchanan was also a public health nurse for 30 years.

Mayor Eric Woodward is currently serving his first term as Mayor of the Township of Langley, after serving as a Councillor from 2018 to 2022. Before entering municipal politics, Mayor Woodward co-founded several technology companies.

Mayors Buchanan and Woodward’s roles took effect on April 4. They join Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie as Mayors' Council Designates to the Board.

Under the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Act, TransLink’s governance structure includes the Board of Directors and Mayors’ Council. The Board has the responsibility and mandate to supervise the management of the affairs of TransLink, as set out in the Act.

More information:
TransLink Board of Directors webpage

Media contact:
TransLink Media Relations
E: media@translink.ca