Councillor Mike Klassen

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Roundup of Business at City Council for the week of November 11, 2024

November 14 2024 - City Council met this week to hear and discuss a variety of topics during Council, and Standing Committee on City Finance and Services.

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November 7 2024 - We are pleased to announce that Councillor Rebecca Bligh has been appointed as the President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)

About Councillor Klassen

Biography

Councillor Mike Klassen was born in Vancouver and resides in the Mountain View neighourhood adjacent to Fraser Street. For over two decades Mike has brought people together within his community, spearheading multiple initiatives such as murals, historical plaques, and street banners to promote neighbourhood vitality, safety, and wellness.

Prior to his election in 2022, Mike served as Vice President, Public Affairs for BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) where he advocated for improvements in health care and housing for seniors. It was at the beginning of the COVID-19 health emergency that Mike took on the duties of BCCPA’s acting CEO, and helped the sector navigate the greatest crisis in its history. He is most proud of how the association helped to reunite seniors in care homes with loved ones kept apart by infection control restrictions.

Among Mike’s many priorities as city councillor is to make Vancouver an age-friendly city where older adults can remain active and socially engaged within their communities.

As president of the board of directors for Performing Arts Lodge (PAL) Vancouver, Mike forged a partnership between multiple parties that led to a ground-breaking 66-unit housing development for arts and entertainment professionals slated to open in 2023.

Mike’s board roles have included Vice-Chair of the Vancouver City Planning Commission, Vice-Chair for the DOXA Documentary Festival, and as board director on the BC Small Business Roundtable and Canadian Association of Long-Term Care.

In 2015, Mike led a province-wide industry consultation that resulted in major regulatory reforms to strengthen BC’s booming wine and grape growing sector.

Mike is a UBC graduate (Bachelor of Arts in English literature and political science) and a Killarney Secondary alum, as well as being a husband, parent, and avid running and fitness enthusiast.
Oath of office
Advisory boards and committees
City advisory boards and committees
- Chair, Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities
- Chair, Nomination Sub-committee
- Council liaison, Older Persons and Elders Advisory Committee
- Council liaison, Public Art Committee
- Council liaison, Vancouver Heritage Commission
- Co-chair, Vancouver School Board Facilities Planning
Regional, provincial, national, and international bodies
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 .

View Councillor Klassen's financial disclosure statements:
- 2024 financial disclosure statement (332 KB)
- 2023 financial disclosure statement (421 KB)
Calendars
2024
2023
2022
- December 2022 (1.8 MB)
- November 2022 (1.7 MB)