Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung

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Events, decisions, and reports at City Council this week

December 11 2020 - Council met electronically to hear and discuss a variety of topics during Council and Standing Committee on City Finance and Services meetings.

Council approves 2021 Operating and Capital Budgets

December 8 2020 - Council approved a $1.6 billion operating budget for 2021 that is lower than our original planned budget for 2020.

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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 first 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.
Advisory boards and committees
City advisory boards and committees
- Council liason, Public Art Committee
- Council liason, Racial and Ethno-Cultural Equity Advisory Committee
- Council liason, Gastown Historic Area Planning Committee
- Council liason, Chinatown Historic Area Planning Committee
- Vice chair, Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities
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 Kirby-Yung's financial disclosure statements:
- 2020 financial disclosure statement (308 KB)
- 2019 financial disclosure statement (1.5 MB)
Calendars
2020
2019