Langley Mayor Faces Legal Fire | Vancouver News

The Martini family, a powerful Langley developer clan, is suing Mayor Eric Woodward over inflammatory radio remarks he made last July, accusing him of painting them as “loathsome developers” and “out of control villains.” The lawsuit stems from his criticism of their legal challenge to the township’s developer fees — a case previously ruled against the town. Woodward denies the suit is legitimate, calling it politically motivated and vowing to keep fighting for residents’ interests. This isn’t the first legal tangle involving him: lawsuits have been swirling for years among the mayor, the township, the Martini family, and other local figures. Meanwhile, two council members dropped out of a defamation suit Woodward is pursuing, and a citizen group recently petitioned to disqualify Woodward and two council members over alleged misuse of public funds — a move the mayor dismisses as filed too late. With multiple cases still in court, Langley’s legal battlefield remains chaotic and high-stakes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0bc8e244f94b6515