2002 Vancouver municipal election facts for kids
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The 2002 Vancouver municipal election happened on November 16, 2002. This election was held to choose who would lead the city of Vancouver. Voters picked people for the City Council, the School Board, and the Park Board.
The Coalition of Progressive Electors (COPE) won a lot of seats. They took 8 out of 10 spots on the City Council. They also won 7 out of 9 School Board seats and 5 out of 7 Park Board seats. The Non-Partisan Association (NPA) won fewer seats this time. They got 2 Council seats, 1 School Board seat, and 2 Park Board seats. The Green Party of Vancouver also won 1 School Board seat.
In the race for Mayor, Larry Campbell from COPE won. He beat Jennifer Clarke of the NPA. Larry Campbell received about 58% of the votes, while Jennifer Clarke got about 30%.
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Election Results for Vancouver
This section shows the main results from the 2002 election. Voters chose leaders for different parts of the city government.
Mayor of Vancouver
Sixteen people wanted to become the Mayor of Vancouver. Some were part of political parties, and others ran on their own. Larry Campbell from the COPE party was elected as Mayor.
| Candidate name | Party affiliation | Votes | % of votes | Elected | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Campbell | Coalition of Progressive Electors | 80,772 | 57.79% | X | |
| Jennifer Clarke | Non-Partisan Association | 41,936 | 30.01% |
City Councillors
Ten councillors were chosen from 46 candidates to be part of the Vancouver City Council. Most candidates were with a political party. Eight COPE candidates and two NPA candidates were elected as councillors.
| Candidate name | Party Affiliation | Votes | % of Votes | Elected | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Bass | Coalition of Progressive Electors | 70,525 | 50.46% | X | |
| Jim Green | Coalition of Progressive Electors | 67,841 | 48.54% | X | |
| David Cadman | Coalition of Progressive Electors | 66,805 | 47.80% | X | |
| Tim Louis | Coalition of Progressive Electors | 66,348 | 47.47% | X | |
| Tim Stevenson | Coalition of Progressive Electors | 57,901 | 41.43% | X | |
| Anne Roberts | Coalition of Progressive Electors | 55,685 | 39.84% | X | |
| Raymond Louie | Coalition of Progressive Electors | 55,605 | 39.79% | X | |
| Ellen Woodsworth | Coalition of Progressive Electors | 53,388 | 38.20% | X | |
| Peter Ladner | Non-Partisan Association | 41,755 | 29.88% | X | |
| Sam Sullivan | Non-Partisan Association | 40,372 | 28.89% | X |
Park Commissioners
Seven Park Board commissioners were elected from 33 candidates. These commissioners help manage Vancouver's parks. Five COPE candidates and two NPA candidates were elected.
| Candidate name | Party Affiliation | Votes | % of Votes | Elected | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Deal | Coalition of Progressive Electors | 60,873 | 43.56% | X | |
| Loretta Woodcock | Coalition of Progressive Electors | 54,955 | 39.32% | X | |
| Anita Romaniuk | Coalition of Progressive Electors | 53,112 | 38.00% | X | |
| Lyndsay Poaps | Coalition of Progressive Electors | 51,571 | 36.90% | X | |
| Eva Riccius | Coalition of Progressive Electors | 48,298 | 34.56% | X | |
| Suzanne Anton | Non-Partisan Association | 41,338 | 29.58% | X | |
| Allan De Genova | Non-Partisan Association | 41,249 | 29.51% | X |
School Trustees
Nine school trustees were elected to the Vancouver Board of Education from 23 candidates. These trustees help make decisions about schools in Vancouver. Five COPE candidates, one NPA candidate, and one Green Party candidate were elected.
| Candidate name | Party Affiliation | Votes | % of Votes | Elected | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Blakey | Coalition of Progressive Electors | 70,455 | 50.21% | X | |
| Allan Wong | Coalition of Progressive Electors | 65,758 | 46.86% | X | |
| Jane Bouey | Coalition of Progressive Electors | 65,509 | 46.68% | X | |
| Noel Herron | Coalition of Progressive Electors | 63,607 | 45.33% | X | |
| Adrienne Montani | Coalition of Progressive Electors | 62,533 | 44.56% | X | |
| Angela Kenyon | Coalition of Progressive Electors | 60,342 | 43.00% | X | |
| Kevin Millsip | Coalition of Progressive Electors | 57,669 | 41.09% | X | |
| John Cheng | Non-Partisan Association | 45,984 | 32.77% | X | |
| Andrea Reimer | Green Party of Vancouver | 44,951 | 32.03% | X |
