Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung

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Latest Council news

City Council appoints Donny van Dyk as Vancouver’s new City Manager

July 31 2025 - Vancouver City Council has selected Donny van Dyk as the new City Manager for Vancouver.

Good Things are in the Works: City invests in Mount Pleasant neighbourhood

July 30 2025 - We're investing $1m in Mount Pleasant to help create neighbourhood vibrancy, strengthen community connections, and support local businesses.

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Councillor Kirby-Yung's priorities

Housing

We're creating a city of communities that cares about its people, environment, and opportunities to live, work, and prosper.

Small business

We're working on several initiatives directly impacting small businesses and would like to hear your feedback.

Economic development

How we help to promote and strengthen local businesses, and make Vancouver an attractive destination for businesses.

About Councillor Kirby-Yung

Biography

Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung is committed to a liveable and vibrant Vancouver and believes that arts and culture are a vital part of a great city. She is currently serving her second term on Vancouver City Council.

Previously, she was elected to the Vancouver Park Board where she served as Chair. As a Commissioner, she was a strong advocate for the protection and expansion of parks and green space. During her tenure she brought forward public art projects, supported revitalization initiatives in Vancouver's Chinatown including renewal of the public courtyard adjoining the Vancouver Chinese Garden, and collaborated with the Vancouver Symphony at Sunset now slated to become an ongoing Vancouver favourite summer tradition.

Her professional background is in marketing and communications, and she has held senior management roles in the tourism and hospitality sector.
Oath of office
Advisory boards and committees
City advisory boards and committees
- Vice-Chair, Auditor General Committee
- Council liaison, Arts and Culture Advisory Committee
- Council liaison, Transportation Advisory Committee
- Trustee, Vancouver Art Gallery
- Co-Chair, City Council Representative - UNDRIP Task Force
- Member, Board of the Zero Emission Innovation Centre
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 .

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Gift disclosure
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Address
3rd Floor, City Hall
453 West 12th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4

604-873-7247

Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung

Follow Councillor Kirby-Yung

Latest Council news

City Council appoints Donny van Dyk as Vancouver’s new City Manager

Good Things are in the Works: City invests in Mount Pleasant neighbourhood

Posts by sarahkirby_yung

Councillor Kirby-Yung's priorities

Housing

Small business

Economic development

About Councillor Kirby-Yung

Biography

Oath of office

Advisory boards and committees

Financial disclosure

Calendars

Gift disclosure

Want to tell the City something?

Contact Councillor Kirby-Yung

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