By-Election
Vancouver By-Election
Our City. Our Future.
A new chapter is beginning at City Hall. Vancouver is heading to the polls in 2025 to elect two new City Councillors. This campaign is about you, your voice and the communities we love.
On April 5, vote for Mayor Ken Sim and your ABC Vancouver Team. Together, we can create safer streets, more affordable homes and a brighter future for our city.
Key Priorities
Mayor Ken Sim and the ABC Vancouver team were elected in 2022 and entrusted with the privilege of serving our community. Together, we’ve made significant strides forward!
We’re focusing on key priority areas and remain committed to creating exciting opportunities and addressing the complex challenges facing our city.
ABC Vancouver By-Election Candidates
Two dynamic leaders are ready to step up and serve our city. They’re ready to challenge the status quo and not afraid to
do things differently.
With a commitment to public service, community safety and delivering results, Ralph Kaisers and Jaime Stein will bring a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives to City Hall.
Ralph Kaisers
Ralph Kaisers is a Sergeant with the Vancouver Police Department. He is currently the President of the Vancouver Police Union and has previous served as Director and Vice President of the Union.
Throughout his 34-year career in law enforcement, Ralph has belonged to a number of associations and societies, including the Canadian Police Association, BC Police Association, BCWLE (BC Women in Law Enforcement), Out on Patrol (A BC non-profit society serving 2SLGBTQ+ law enforcement), and PMBA
(Police Mutual Benevolent Association).
In 2021, he was awarded the Governor General’s Order of Merit of the Police Forces, which recognizes exceptional merit, contributions to policing and community development.
He and his wife currently live in Vancouver, where they raised their three children.
Jaime Stein
Jaime Stein is a passionate leader and community builder, committed to enhancing the health, economic prosperity and education of British Columbians.
Stein has a distinguished career in the tech industry, working with global brands such as Hootsuite, BroadbandTV, ICUC and Taplytics. A journalist by training, Jaime’s experience in digital dates back to 2008 as Head of Digital Media at the Canadian Football League.
He continues to contribute to his community as a Board Member for CLEAR (Canadians for Leading Edge Alzheimer’s Research) and the Canadian Shaare Zedek Hospital Foundation.
He previously served as the Co-Chair of the Global Advancement Board for the Rotman School of Management.
He currently lives in Vancouver with his wife and three children.
