We are excited to welcome Mayor Ken Sim of the City of Vancouver for his inaugural address with UDI. Join us as Mayor Sim shares his vision on how to tackle affordability and public safety issues to deliver more housing options in our region.
About Mayor Ken Sim:
Ken Sim was sworn in as the 41st Mayor of Vancouver on November 7th, 2022.
Mayor Sim is a proud Vancouverite, having been born and raised in Vancouver. He is an accomplished entrepreneur and the co-founder of two successful Vancouver-based companies: Rosemary Rocksalt and Nurse Next Door.
Professionally, Mayor Sim holds an FCPA (FCA) designation and has been a speaker at post secondary institutions and conferences globally. Sim is a two-time recipient of the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (Pacific Region) in the Emerging Entrepreneur category (2006) and in the Healthcare Services category (2016).
Mayor Sim has built a life in Vancouver with his wife Teena, their four sons, and their dogs Hank and Kona.
Mayor Sim is committed to delivering on the major issues facing Vancouver including affordability, public safety, and mental health and addictions. Mayor Sim intends to lead a City that prioritizes inclusivity, collaboration, and Indigenous Reconciliation.
Please join us from the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)