Pete Fry was elected mayor, and voters said Yes to all 3 capital borrowing questions.
The City of Vancouver released its official 2026 election results. Pete Fry was elected mayor, along with 10 councillors, 7 Park Board commissioners and 9 school trustees.
All 3 capital borrowing questions received a majority of "yes" votes from voters.: $292 million for transportation and streets, $438 million for community-serving and civic essentials, and $60 million for parks and public spaces. City Council can borrow for those projects between 2027 and 2030.
The first plebiscite question received more Yes votes. It asked whether the City should strengthen laws against open-air use of heroin, meth, fentanyl and crack in public spaces.
The second plebiscite question also received more Yes votes. It asked the City to formally ask the Province of BC to convert part of the old St. Paul’s Hospital, or a similar site, into a secure medical facility with acute voluntary and 100-plus involuntary care beds.
What it means for you:City Council can borrow for the projects that received majority support between 2027 and 2030. No action is needed at this time.
Source: City of Vancouver: Official 2026 Vancouver Election results