Vancouver experienced significant changes in local elections. Pete Fry, a environmental advocate, was elected as the first environmentalist mayor, taking over from Ken Sim. In Burnaby, Mike Hurley successfully retained his mayoral position. The Burnaby Citizen's Association secured all council seats. The Vancouver school board also saw a shift towards the left. Rob Howard was elected to succeed Malcolm Brodie in Richmond. Incumbent mayors across British Columbia faced challenges during the elections.