Mayor Ken Sim

About Mayor Sim

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  Biography

  Mayor Ken Sim has built a life in Vancouver with his wife Teena, their four sons, and their dogs Hank and Kona.

  Ken is a proud Vancouverite, having been born and raised in Vancouver. He is an accomplished entrepreneur and the co-founder of two successful Vancouver-based companies: Rosemary Rocksalt and Nurse Next Door.

  Professionally, Ken holds an FCPA (FCA) designation and has been a speaker at post-secondary institutions and conferences globally. Ken is a two-time recipient of the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (Pacific Region) in the Emerging Entrepreneur category (2006) and Healthcare Services category (2016).

  Ken was sworn in as the 41st Mayor of Vancouver on November 7th, 2022.

  Ken has committed to delivering on the major issues facing Vancouver including affordability, public safety, and mental health and addictions – leading a City Hall that prioritizes inclusivity, collaboration, and Indigenous Reconciliation. 

  During his tenure as Mayor, Ken wants to see Vancouver become a city that is once again vibrant, prosperous, fun, and open for business – with a renewed sense of swagger and optimism about the future.

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  Oath of office

  Read Mayor Ken Sim's oath of office PDF file (103 KB)

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  Financial disclosure

  Annual financial disclosure statements are submitted each year on January 15 by the incumbent mayor and councillors pursuant to the BC Financial Disclosure Act External website, opens in new tab.

  View Mayor Sim's 2023 financial disclosure statement PDF file (427 KB)

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  Calendars

  The mayor's calendar is posted monthly.

  2023

  • April PDF file (1.6 MB)
  • March PDF file (1.5 MB)
  • February PDF file (3 MB)
  • January PDF file (1.2 MB)

  2022

  • December PDF file (1 MB)
  • November PDF file (1 MB)