West Vancouver Election
West Vancouver residents will vote on Saturday, October 17, 2026 for a new Mayor, Council and School Board. Here are a list of all eligible candidates as provided by the District of West Vancouver.
Voters will choose:
– One Mayor of the District of West Vancouver
– Six Councillors
– School trustees for the Board of Education of School District 45
The people elected will set tax rates, approve budgets, make planning and development decisions, and represent the District at Metro Vancouver. School trustees set direction for West Vancouver Schools.
Sharon Thompson for West Vancouver Mayor
I've heard clearly from residents that they want a Mayor they know and can trust. Someone with practical, relevant experience and deep roots in…
Sheelah Donahue for West Vancouver School Trustee
In addition to my work as a trustee and volunteer in the public education system, I have been very active in the community life…
Alexis Chicoine for West Vancouver Councillor
For years, I've been actively involved in local government and our community—serving on advisory committees, volunteering in West Vancouver, and speaking at Council on…
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I was born and raised in West Vancouver and have been a resident of the North Shore my entire life. I attended Chartwell Elementary School and graduated from Sentinel Secondary. My grandparents moved to West Vancouver in the 1930's and went on to own Sinclair Dental on Bellevue in the 1970's. My mother, Patricia Sinclair,…
For years, I've been actively involved in local government and our community—serving on advisory committees, volunteering in West Vancouver, and speaking at Council on issues that matter. I'm running because I'm ready to build on that experience and bring a broad perspective to the Council table, shaped by a diverse career and personal experiences that…
West Vancouver is one of the highest-performing school districts in Canada. I am proud to enroll my children here and I will strive to serve the goal of ensuring the excellence in our school system by: Continuing to advocate for a strong, dynamic and well-funded public education system Proactively engaging and listening to people with…
In addition to my work as a trustee and volunteer in the public education system, I have been very active in the community life of West Vancouver. Prior to becoming a trustee, I was the District Parent Advisory Committee (DPAC) Chair and Rockridge PAC Co-Chair, and I have been a coach, coordinator and director of…
Mark Sager grew up in Dundarave and West Bay and has been a resident of West Vancouver all his life. He attended West Bay Elementary and Hillside Secondary School before attending UBC, the Université de Provence in Aix-en-Provence, France and UBC Law School. He was first elected onto the West Vancouver School Board in 1979…
Sharon Thompson for West Vancouver Mayor
I've heard clearly from residents that they want a Mayor they know and can trust. Someone with practical, relevant experience and deep roots in the community. I have had two terms on council and a decade of experience working with the Province - that combination gives me the confidence to take on the role of…
Christine Cassidy for West Vancouver Councillor
I believe in is a common-sense approach that puts residents first. I also believe that the changes we make today and the developments we approve tomorrow must maintain or improve our current residents' quality of life. I will work with the mayor, my fellow councillors and members of staff in a collaborative, thoughtful and respectful…
