Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung

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Vancouver Mayor and Council officially sworn in today

November 2 2026 - Mayor Pete Fry and Vancouver’s 10 councillors were sworn into office at the Orpheum on November 2, marking the start of their 2026 to 2030 term.

Roundup of Business at City Council for the week of July 27, 2026

July 31 2026 - City Council met this week to hear and discuss a variety of topics during Council meeting.

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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. Her priorities have included advancing housing, investing in neighbourhoods, infrastructure and community amenities, improving city services, supporting small business, economic development, and arts and culture. She is serving her second term on Vancouver City Council, and prior to that she was elected to the Vancouver Park Board where she served as Chair.

Sarah believes that vibrant and liveable cities come from more housing options, thriving businesses, people-focused public spaces, advancing patio culture, supporting events, prioritizing infrastructure, and healthy neighbourhoods.

Sarah sits on the Board of the regional federation Metro Vancouver and Chairs the region’s Zero Waste Committee, the Mayors Council for Translink, Vancouver’s Auditor General Committee, the Boards of the Vancouver Art Gallery and the Zero Emissions Innovation Centre, and Co-Chairs Vancouver’s UNDRIP Table. Previously she sat on the Executive of the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) and served as Chair of the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE).

Prior to public service, Councillor Kirby-Yung’s experience included senior management roles in the tourism and hospitality sector. She holds an MBA and BA.
Oath of office
Advisory boards and committees
City advisory boards and committees
- Vice-Chair, Auditor General Committee
- Trustee, Vancouver Art Gallery
- Council liaison, Arts and Culture Advisory Committee
- Council liaison, Transportation Advisory Committee
- Council liaison, Women's Advisory Committee
- Board Member, Zero Emission Innovation Centre
- Co-Chair, UNDRIP Task Force
- Vancouver Civic Development Corporation
- Vancouver Public Housing Corporation
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 .

Review Councillor Kirby-Yung's financial disclosure statements:
Annual compensation disclosures detailing the total compensation received by Council members from taxpayer-funded sources are published each year pursuant to Council’s approval of the motion Strengthening Public Trust and Transparency Through Full Disclosure of Total Council Compensation (61 KB).

Review Councillor Kirby-Yung's publicly funded compensation disclosures:
- 2024 Publicly Funded Compensation Disclosure (29 KB)
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453 West 12th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4

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Latest Council news

Vancouver Mayor and Council officially sworn in today

Roundup of Business at City Council for the week of July 27, 2026

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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