Sarb has been a federal public servant for 27 years, and a sitting School Trustee. She has three children with her husband Roger, and her son is on the autism spectrum.
For me, public service has always been about people, protecting them, listening, and working together to build something better.
— Sarb RaiSCHOOL TRUSTEE
Sarb Rai has proudly called the Township of Langley home for over 25 years, where she lives with her husband Roger and their three children. As a mother, federal public servant, and elected school trustee, she brings a grounded and real-world perspective to leadership, with a focus on building safe, inclusive, and resilient communities.
A commitment to serving, protecting, and supporting people has guided Sarb’s life, and it starts right here in Langley.
With more than 27 years of experience in public service, Sarb has built a career founded on integrity, sound judgment, and serving the public with professionalism. Throughout her career, she has worked in fast-paced, high-pressure environments where thoughtful decision-making, accountability, and collaboration are essential.
Sarb has successfully managed complex situations, solved challenging problems, and worked with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver practical, results-focused solutions. Her experience has strengthened her skills in leadership, risk assessment, conflict resolution, and effective communication while reinforcing the importance of transparency, fairness, and earning public trust.
Known for her calm and balanced approach, Sarb is a firm but compassionate leader who listens, brings people together, and makes decisions with integrity. She believes strong communities are built through collaboration, accountability, and open communication, and she is committed to serving Langley with dedication, respect, and common-sense leadership.
In 2022, Sarb was elected as a School Trustee, where she has demonstrated principled and effective leadership. She has worked to improve accessibility in schools, strengthen inclusive education, and support student mental health and well-being. She has also supported the expansion of school capacity by advocating for new schools to meet growing enrollment in the community. Through her work and community involvement, she stays closely connected to the needs of students, families, and the broader community. She has shown a strong commitment to fiscal responsibility, including voting against trustee pay increases to ensure resources remain focused on students and families.
Sarb’s dedication to public service is deeply personal. As a mother of a child on the autism spectrum, and having supported a child through bullying and mental health challenges, she understands firsthand the realities families face and where systems need to do better. This lived experience drives her commitment to creating safer and more inclusive environments for every child and every family.
Sarb understands how government works and how to make it work better for people. She is committed to listening, working collaboratively, and delivering real and practical results for the Township of Langley.
Sarb is proud to be running with Mayor Eric Woodward and the Progress for Langley team, with a clear focus on getting real results for the community. She believes strong leadership is not about one person. It is about a team that listens, works hard, and delivers. Sarb is ready to get to work for you.
Board Representative, Township of Langley Parks and Recreation Committee
Board Representative, Township of Langley Liaison Committee
Township of Langley Seniors Advisory Committee
Langley School District Policy Committee
Langley School District Inclusive Education Committee
Langley Human Dignity Coalition
As a mother and a public servant, I have learned that safe, inclusive communities don't happen by chance. They are built through integrity, accountability, and care. I am committed to ensuring Langley remains a place where every family and every child feels’ safe, supported, and truly belongs.
— Sarb RaiSCHOOL TRUSTEE
