Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung

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Roundup of Business at City Council for the week of May 5, 2025

May 8 2025 - City Council met this week to hear and discuss a variety of topics during Council and Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities.

ʔəy̓alməxʷ/Iy̓álmexw/Jericho Lands takes next steps with Official Development Plan

April 22 2025 - Today, following a public hearing, Vancouver City Council approved the ʔəy̓alməxʷ/Iy̓álmexw/Jericho Lands Official Development Plan (ODP)

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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 .

View Councillor Kirby-Yung's financial disclosure statements:
Calendars
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Gift disclosure
2024

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Council and standing committee meeting agenda items use our online form
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Everything else, email CLRkirby-yung@vancouver.ca

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

604-873-7247