Pete Fry sworn in as Vancouver mayor, Sean Orr to serve as deputy mayor
Pete Fry became Vancouver's 42nd mayor on November 2, 2026, with COPE councillor Sean Orr set to be confirmed as deputy mayor at the first council meeting that same evening.
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Pete Fry was sworn in as Vancouver's 42nd mayor at the Orpheum Theatre on the afternoon of November 2, 2026, and the new council held its first public meeting the same evening.
Daily Hive Vancouver reporter Kenneth Chan reported that Fry was sworn in at 1:55 pm, followed by the swearing-in of the 10 new city councillors. In his address, Fry called for cooperation and said the city should listen to the people it serves.
Council composition
Joining Pete Fry on council are four Green Party of Vancouver councillors: Annette Reilly, Stephanie Smith, Camil Dumont and Bridget Burns. COPE holds four seats through councillors Sean Orr, Chloe Leslie, Devyani Singh and Solomon Yi-Kieran. OneCity Vancouver councillor Lucy Maloney holds one seat, as does ABC Vancouver councillor Mike Klassen.
With Fry counted among the Greens, the party holds five of the 11 council seats. COPE holds four. OneCity and ABC each hold one. No party holds a majority, according to Daily Hive Vancouver.
First meeting and deputy mayor
Fry has recommended Orr to serve as the first deputy mayor of the new council term, according to Daily Hive Vancouver. The council was expected to confirm that appointment at its first public meeting on the evening of November 2, at Vancouver City Hall. The same meeting was also to confirm which councillors will fill the City's designated seats on the Metro Vancouver Regional District board.
The Vancouver Park Board and Vancouver School Board held their inauguration events on the same evening.
What Fry said
Fry drew on conversations he had with residents during the campaign: a longtime Mackenzie Heights neighbour who knew the history of every family on her street, a young couple talking about building a life in the city, and children at Elsie Roy and Maple Grove elementary schools. He said each conversation pointed toward the same thing: a belief that Vancouver's best days are ahead.
"Disagreements will happen," Fry said. "We're not going to get things right the first time, but that's not what defines the city."
The full transcript of the inaugural address was published by Daily Hive Vancouver.
Residents can find City Council meeting dates and watch sessions online at vancouver.ca.
Questions this story answers
Who is Vancouver's new mayor?
Pete Fry is Vancouver's 42nd mayor. He was sworn in at the Orpheum Theatre on the afternoon of November 2, 2026, after winning the October 17 municipal election. Fry previously served eight years as a city councillor with the Green Party of Vancouver before running for mayor.
Who is Vancouver's deputy mayor for 2026?
Mayor Pete Fry has recommended COPE councillor Sean Orr to serve as the first deputy mayor of the new council term. The new council was set to approve that appointment at its first public meeting on the evening of November 2, 2026, according to Daily Hive Vancouver.
Which parties hold seats on Vancouver City Council after the 2026 election?
The Green Party of Vancouver holds five of the 11 council seats, including the mayor. COPE holds four seats. OneCity Vancouver and ABC Vancouver each hold one seat. The 10 councillors are Annette Reilly, Stephanie Smith, Camil Dumont and Bridget Burns for the Greens; Sean Orr, Chloe Leslie, Devyani Singh and Solomon Yi-Kieran for COPE; Lucy Maloney for OneCity; and Mike Klassen for ABC. No party holds a majority, according to Daily Hive Vancouver.
When did the new Vancouver City Council hold its first meeting?
The first public meeting of the new Vancouver City Council was scheduled for the evening of November 2, 2026, at Vancouver City Hall. This was the same day as the inauguration ceremony at the Orpheum Theatre. The council was expected to confirm key appointments, including Sean Orr as deputy mayor and which councillors will fill the City's seats on the Metro Vancouver Regional District board, according to Daily Hive Vancouver.
What did Pete Fry say in his inaugural address?
In his speech at the Orpheum Theatre, Mayor Fry called for cooperation and said the City should listen to the people it serves. He drew on conversations with residents during the campaign, including business owners, students, parents and newcomers. He said disagreements would happen and the city would not get things right every time, but urged people to stay engaged and work together. The full speech transcript was published by Daily Hive Vancouver.
Where was Vancouver's 2026 inauguration ceremony held?
The inauguration ceremony for Mayor Pete Fry and the 10 new city councillors was held at the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver on November 2, 2026. Fry was sworn in at 1:55 pm, according to Daily Hive Vancouver. The Park Board and School Board also held their inauguration events on the same evening.
What is Sean Orr's role on Vancouver City Council?
Sean Orr is a city councillor elected with COPE in the October 17, 2026 municipal election. Mayor Pete Fry has recommended him to serve as the first deputy mayor of the new council term, subject to council approval at the first public meeting on the evening of November 2, 2026, according to Daily Hive Vancouver.
Where can a Vancouver resident find information about City Council meetings?
The new Vancouver City Council held its first public meeting on the evening of November 2, 2026, at Vancouver City Hall. Meeting dates, agendas and live streams are posted on the City of Vancouver's website at vancouver.ca. Residents can attend public meetings in person or watch them online.
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