Outgoing mayor offers support to Pete Fry at final council meeting of the term
Ken Sim told Mayor-Elect Pete Fry to knock it out of the park at the last session of the 106th Vancouver City Council on October 27.
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The 106th Vancouver City Council held its final meeting on October 27, 2026. Outgoing Mayor Ken Sim told Mayor-Elect Pete Fry directly: "Pete, knock it out of the park, buddy." Daily Hive Vancouver reported on the session.
Sim also said: "You're our mayor. You're my mayor. Damn proud of you." He warned Fry that the job could be lonely and draw intense criticism, and said he would be available to help when needed.
Speaking to his own colleagues, Sim said the council had agreed more than disagreed. "What people don't realize is we actually agree on a lot of stuff," he said, according to Daily Hive. He acknowledged the colleagues who did not win re-election and urged them to take pride in having put their names forward.
Departing councillors spoke about their time in office
Several members who did not return to the new council spoke at the October 27 meeting.
Rebecca Bligh, who served eight years in municipal office across the Park Board and City Council under Vote Vancouver, thanked City staff and challenged residents. Lisa Dominato congratulated Fry and said her youngest daughter was one of his supporters. Peter Meiszner said the past four years were one of the best experiences of his life and said he would keep following the new council's work.
Sarah Kirby-Yung, whose 12 years of municipal office included one term on the Park Board and two on City Council, reflected on affordable housing and childcare projects. Lenny Zhou recalled arriving in Vancouver at 23 as an international student with two suitcases and no local connections. He said he had never expected to one day represent the City.
Mike Klassen, the only ABC member who won re-election, thanked election workers and said he hoped to stay in touch with the colleagues leaving office.
City Manager cited the outgoing council's record
City Manager Donny van Dyk closed the tributes. He said the outgoing council approved nearly 60,000 new homes over the four-year term, according to Daily Hive. He also said council spent 256 hours in public meetings in one year, compared with 225 hours at the provincial legislature in the same period.
The new council takes office November 2
The incoming council has 11 members: five from the Green Party of Vancouver (Pete Fry, Annette Reilly, Stephanie Smith, Bridget Burns, and Camil Dumont), four from COPE (Chloe Leslie, Devyani Singh, Solomon Yi-Kieran, and Sean Orr), plus Lucy Maloney from OneCity and Mike Klassen from ABC.
The inauguration is Monday, November 2, 2026, when the new council holds its first session. City of Vancouver council meetings are open to the public at City Hall.
Questions this story answers
What happened at the final meeting of the 106th Vancouver City Council?
On October 27, 2026, the members of the 106th Vancouver City Council met for the last time. Outgoing Mayor Ken Sim addressed Mayor-Elect Pete Fry directly, saying 'Pete, knock it out of the park, buddy' and 'You're our mayor. You're my mayor. Damn proud of you.' Several departing councillors gave farewell speeches, including Lenny Zhou, Lisa Dominato, Sarah Kirby-Yung, Peter Meiszner, and Rebecca Bligh. Daily Hive Vancouver reported on the session.
Who is on the new Vancouver City Council taking office November 2?
The incoming council has 11 members. The Green Party of Vancouver holds five seats: Mayor-Elect Pete Fry and city councillors Annette Reilly, Stephanie Smith, Bridget Burns, and Camil Dumont. COPE holds four seats: Chloe Leslie, Devyani Singh, Solomon Yi-Kieran, and Sean Orr. OneCity's Lucy Maloney and ABC's Mike Klassen complete the council. Mike Klassen is the only ABC member who won re-election from the previous term.
When does the new Vancouver City Council take office?
The new Vancouver City Council is inaugurated on Monday, November 2, 2026. That is the first meeting of the 107th Vancouver City Council. Pete Fry will be sworn in as mayor at that session, along with the 10 new city councillors.
What did Ken Sim say at the final council meeting?
Outgoing Mayor Ken Sim addressed Mayor-Elect Pete Fry directly at the meeting on October 27, 2026. According to Daily Hive Vancouver, Sim said: 'You're our mayor. You're my mayor. Damn proud of you.' He later added: 'Pete, knock it out of the park, buddy.' Sim said he wanted to acknowledge the colleagues who lost their seats and urged them to hold their heads high.
How long did Ken Sim serve as Vancouver's mayor?
Ken Sim served as Vancouver's mayor for one term from 2022 to 2026. He first ran for mayor in 2018 under the Non-Partisan Association before winning in 2022 under his own party, ABC Vancouver. He lost his re-election bid on October 17, 2026 to Pete Fry of the Green Party of Vancouver.
What did departing councillors say at the final meeting?
Several ABC and Vote Vancouver councillors who did not win re-election spoke at the October 27 meeting. Rebecca Bligh, who served eight years in municipal office, thanked City staff and residents. Sarah Kirby-Yung, who served 12 years across the Park Board and City Council, reflected on affordable housing and childcare work. Lenny Zhou recalled arriving in Vancouver at 23 as an international student. Lisa Dominato congratulated Mayor-Elect Fry. Peter Meiszner said the past four years were one of the best experiences of his life.
What figures did the City Manager give about the outgoing council's work?
City Manager Donny van Dyk spoke at the final meeting on October 27, 2026. He said the outgoing council approved nearly 60,000 new homes over four years, according to Daily Hive Vancouver. He also said council spent 256 hours in public meetings in one year, compared with 225 hours at the provincial legislature in the same period.
How can I watch or attend the new council's first meeting on November 2?
The inauguration of the new Vancouver City Council takes place on Monday, November 2, 2026. City of Vancouver council meetings are typically open to the public at Vancouver City Hall, 453 West 12th Avenue. Meeting agendas and streaming details are usually posted on the City's website ahead of the session. You can find profiles of the new councillors at voche.me.
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