Sarah Kirby-Yung is an ABC City Councillor and the Deputy Mayor of Vancouver running for re-election in 2026.

Sarah was first elected to Vancouver City Council in 2018 and has served as Deputy Mayor since 2025. Prior to being elected to Council, Sarah served as Commissioner and Chair of the Vancouver Park Board.

Sarah has spent her entire career working to improve and promote our city, consistently championing issues that have made Vancouver safer, more affordable, and more vibrant.

During the pandemic, Sarah championed the creation of pop-up plazas, patio extensions, and patios for craft breweries and distilleries for the first time, as well as events like the Granville Street Promenade. Her work helped small businesses remain open during the pandemic and improved quality of life for Vancouverites, resulting in a more vibrant city.

During her time in office, Sarah has held numerous leadership roles, including serving on the boards for Translink, the Vancouver Art Gallery, and the Union of BC Municipalities, and as Chair of the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE).

Outside of politics, Sarah has a professional background in marketing and communications for the tourism and hospitality sector. She holds an MBA from Royal Roads University, and has held senior executive roles with Destination Vancouver, the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre, and Coast Hotels. Sarah played a key role in bringing the 2010 Olympic Winter Games to Vancouver by developing the winning strategy for the ‘Yes’ side of the city’s plebiscite.

Sarah and her husband Terry live in the Oakridge neighbourhood.