Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung

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Latest Council news

Vancouver welcomes new general manager, Arts, Culture and Community Services

December 5 2023 - Margaret Wittgens will take on the role of general manager of Arts, Culture, and Community Services, effective January 2, 2024.

City of Vancouver Appoints New Chief Equity Officer

December 4 2023 - The City of Vancouver welcomes Susanna Tam (she/her) as its newly appointed chief equity officer.

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Councillor Kirby-Yung's priorities

Housing

We're creating a city of communities that cares about its people, environment, and opportunities to live, work, and prosper.

Small business

We're working on several initiatives directly impacting small businesses and would like to hear your feedback.

Economic development

How we help to promote and strengthen local businesses, and make Vancouver an attractive destination for businesses.

About Councillor Kirby-Yung

Biography

Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung is committed to a liveable and vibrant Vancouver and believes that arts and culture are a vital part of a great city. She is currently serving her second term on Vancouver City Council.

Previously, she was elected to the Vancouver Park Board where she served as Chair. As a Commissioner, she was a strong advocate for the protection and expansion of parks and green space. During her tenure she brought forward public art projects, supported revitalization initiatives in Vancouver's Chinatown including renewal of the public courtyard adjoining the Vancouver Chinese Garden, and collaborated with the Vancouver Symphony at Sunset now slated to become an ongoing Vancouver favourite summer tradition.

Her professional background is in marketing and communications, and she has held senior management roles in the tourism and hospitality sector.
Oath of office
Advisory boards and committees
City advisory boards and committees
- Auditor General Committee, City of Vancouver
Regional, provincial, national, and international bodies
Financial disclosure
Annual financial disclosure statements are submitted each year on January 15 by the incumbent mayor and councillors pursuant to the BC Financial Disclosure Act .

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Address
3rd Floor, City Hall
453 West 12th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4

604-873-7247