Pete Fry, a two-term city council member who positioned himself as a strong opponent to incumbent Ken Sim and his administration, has secured a significant victory over Sim to become Vancouver’s next mayor.
Fry, who emerged as a unifying force for progressive candidates during the campaign, led the Vancouver Greens to a resounding win in the municipal election held on Saturday.
Addressing a jubilant crowd of supporters during his victory speech, Fry expressed gratitude for their trust and pledged to work tirelessly for the city. He emphasized the team’s dedication to addressing the city’s challenges and implementing innovative ideas.
Leading from the start, Fry’s lead over Sim continued to grow as more results came in. With over half of the polls reporting, Fry was ahead of Sim by around 17,000 votes.
Colleen Hardwick of CORE was predicted to finish third, followed by Kareem Allam of the Vancouver Liberals in fourth place, and Rebecca Bligh of Vote Vancouver in fifth place.
Fry was met with chants of “Fry, Fry!” as he took the stage at the election night headquarters of the Green Party. The room erupted in cheers when he announced that Sim had conceded the race.
In his concession speech, Sim expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve as mayor, calling it the highlight of his life. He reassured his supporters of his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition of power.
Fry’s victory marked a series of projected wins for the Green Party across various positions in the city administration.
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