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Pete Fry has won the Vancouver mayoral race, defeating incumbent Ken Sim to become the city’s next mayor. Fry’s projected victory marks a significant shift in Vancouver’s political leadership, with voters choosing to move in a new direction after Sim’s tenure in office.
Fry Addresses Supporters After Victory
Speaking to his supporters following the result, Fry described the moment as overwhelming. He thanked those who placed their confidence in him and his team. “Putting your trust in me and my team here, we’re not going to let you down,” Fry told the crowd.
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He also spoke about his commitment to the city. “We love the city a lot, and we’re here to work for the city, to fight for the city,” he said. Fry added that he has a strong team and clear ideas, and that they plan to get to work immediately.
Sim Concedes and Reflects on His Time as Mayor
Outgoing mayor Ken Sim delivered a concession speech acknowledging the result. He noted that public life places significant demands on those closest to elected officials. “Public life does ask a lot of the people that are closest to us,” Sim said.
Sim also recognized that voters had clearly chosen a different path. He accepted that outcome without dispute. “Tonight marks the end of my time as mayor. Actually, that’s not true. I think I have a couple more weeks left, so yeah, all right, let’s make some changes now,” he said with a lighthearted tone.
Despite the loss, Sim expressed gratitude for his time in office. “I just want to say thank you for being elected to the office of mayor. It’s been the highlight of my life,” he added.
Final Results and Other Candidates
Colleen Hardwick finished in third place in the mayoral race. Kareem Allam came in fourth. Meanwhile, Fry now prepares to take on the role of mayor as Vancouver looks ahead to a new chapter in city leadership.
