January 30,2026
RED FM News Desk
City Councillor Pete Fry has officially entered the race to become Vancouver’s next mayor, saying he feels it’s a natural next step after two terms on council and a desire to hold city leadership accountable. Fry, the sole Green voice on council, has been a vocal critic of current Mayor Ken Sim, citing issues such as the conversion of a city boardroom into a personal gym and the elimination of the Integrity Commissioner.
According to a CTV News report, Fry said his leadership would focus on accountability, transparency, and improving staff morale, which he says has been affected by Sim’s “Zero Means Zero” budget and anticipated job cuts. He emphasized empathy and meeting the diverse needs of Vancouver residents as central to his vision.
On policy, Fry intends to prioritize community services, safety, public infrastructure, poverty reduction, and support for small businesses. He criticized the city’s previous public safety initiatives, including the $5 million Task Force Barrage, for not fully addressing issues in the Downtown Eastside.
Fry joins a growing field of candidates, including Ken Sim, Kareem Allam (Vancouver Liberals), Rebecca Bligh (Vote Vancouver), and potential OneCity nominees Amanda Burrows or William Azaroff. He also suggested discussions among progressive parties could explore a “progressive primary” to support a unified candidate for mayor and council.
Fry points to his two-term council experience as a key advantage, giving him deep knowledge of city operations and governance.
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