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.

  2024 financial disclosure statement PDF file (1.8 MB)
  2023 financial disclosure statement PDF file (427 KB)

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  Calendars

  The mayor's calendar is posted monthly.

  2024

  • August PDF file (169 KB)
  • July PDF file (168 KB)
  • June PDF file (190 KB)
  • May PDF file (213 KB)
  • April PDF file (244 KB)
  • March PDF file (192 KB)
  • February PDF file (232 KB)
  • January PDF file (186 KB)

  2023

  • December PDF file (188 KB)
  • November PDF file (192 KB) 
  • October PDF file (183 KB)
  • September PDF file (199 KB)
  • August PDF file (165 KB)
  • July PDF file (739 KB)
  • June PDF file (1.7 MB)
  • May PDF file (1.6 MB)
  • 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)
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  Statements and news releases

  2024

  Date	Title
  September 16	Mayor Ken Sim collaborates with BC leaders in demand for federal action on public safety and health crisis PDF file (204 KB)
  September 4	Official statement from Mayor Ken Sim in response to recent random assaults PDF file (124 KB)
  August 7	Kitsilano Pool opens for extended summer season after repairs PDF file (148 KB)
  July 31	Official statement from Mayor Ken Sim in response to recent stabbing from repeat offender PDF file (120 KB)
  July 24	City of Vancouver advances groundbreaking Seniors Housing Strategy PDF file (132 KB)
  July 23	Vancouver City Council advances natural gas amendment to build more attainable housing faster PDF file (128 KB)
  July 23	Official statement from Mayor Ken Sim on recent public safety incidents PDF file (140 KB)
  July 10	City Council takes major leap towards creating more equitable city PDF file (120 KB)
  July 9	City of Vancouver achieves major milestones in Permitting Improvement Program PDF file (152 KB)
  July 5	Mayor's Office announces reopening of Kits Pool for summer 2024 PDF file (148 KB)
  June 27	City Council approves key amendments to the 2023 to 2026 Capital Plan PDF file (132 KB)
  June 26	Vancouver City Council takes innovative steps to reimagine Kitsilano outdoor pool PDF file (128 KB)
  June 12	Vancouver City Council celebrates major wins for a more vibrant, more sustainable, and greener city PDF file (129 KB)
  June 6	Official statement from Mayor Ken Sim on the fatal stabbing in East Vancouver PDF file (124 KB)
  May 31	Official statement from Mayor Ken Sim on the horrendous arson at Schara Tzedeck Synagogue PDF file (132 KB)
  May 29	Vancouver City Councillors pass motion for safer streets PDF file (136 KB)
  May 14	Official statement of the Mayor of Vancouver on illumination for Israels 76t Independence Day PDF file (132 KB)
  May 13	Official statement from Mayor Ken Sim on Province's decision to support SRO Vacancy Control By-law PDF file (132 KB)
  April 26	Official statement from Mayor Ken Sim on the government of British Columbia’s decision to modify the province’s decriminalization policy PDF file (152 KB)
  April 25	Ground-breaking ceremony marks milestone for little mountain redevelopment PDF file (152 KB)
  April 24	Vancouver embraces diversity and inclusion as it prepares for FIFA World Cup 2026 PDF file (132 KB)
  April 24	Budget Task Force Implementation Oversight Committee Established to Guide Fiscal Responsibility PDF file (156 KB)
  April 12	Mayor and Council proclaim April as Sikh Heritage Month PDF file (148 KB)
  April 3	Official statement from Mayor Ken Sim on the Thomus Donaghy OPS relocation PDF file (124 KB)
  March 14	Vancouver City Council charts new path to deliver more co-op housing PDF file (130 KB)
  March 4	MST letter to BC government and City of Vancouver Re: Vancouver Charter PDF file (432 KB)
  March 4	Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation Unite in Support of Eliminating Elected Park Board PDF file (134 KB)
  March 4	All Board: Accessibility carriage announced for Stanley Park’s Easter train PDF file (112 KB)
  February 29	Vancouver welcomes Jon Nabbs: Modern-Day hero running coast-to-coast raising awareness for childhood cancer PDF file (160 KB)
  February 22	Official statement from Mayor Ken Sim on the tragic crane incident at Oakridge Park construction PDF file (128 KB)
  January 25	Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim unveils Park Board Transition Working Group PDF file (604 KB)
  January 24	Official statement from Mayor Ken Sim on tragic rise in drug-related deaths PDF file (152 KB)
  January 23	Mayor’s Budget Task Force presents final report to City Hall PDF file (153 KB)

  2023

  Date	Title
  December 30	Official statement from Mayor Ken Sim on recent BC Supreme Court decision PDF file (448 KB)
  December 19	Rock On! Mayor and Council Declare December 19th 'Little Mountain Sound Studios Day' in the City of Vancouver PDF file (446 KB)
  December 14	Launching 'a new era for Vancouver's parks and recreation': City announces major park management reforms PDF file (481 KB)
  December 6	Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim seeks amendment to the Vancouver Charter to remove the elected Park Board PDF file (674 KB)
  November 28	Staffing update - Trevor Ford named as Permanent Chief of Staff PDF file (480 KB)
  November 15	Council forges ahead with fresh, new housing initiatives PDF file (492 KB)
  September 29	Mayor Sim statement on Truth and Reconciliation Day PDF file (440 KB)