November 16, 2002 (2002-11-16) 2005 → 9 2 80,772 41,936 Start date November 16, 2002 | 2 seats, 35.54% 9 seats, 54.19% +7 -7 57.79% 30.01% | |
The Coalition of Progressive Electors (COPE) swept the Vancouver municipal election, 2002, winning 8 of 10 Council seats, 7 of 9 School Board seats and 5 of 7 Parks Board seats. The Non-Partisan Association (NPA) was reduced to 2 Council seats, 1 School Board seat and 2 Parks Board seats. The Green Party of Vancouver won 1 School Board Seat.
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In the race for mayor, the COPE's Larry Campbell defeated Jennifer Clarke of the NPA by a margin of 58% to 30%.
Mayor
16 candidates sought election to the position of mayor. Five were affiliated with a political party and 11 were independent. COPE candidate Larry Campbell was elected.
Councillors
Ten councillors were elected from 46 candidates. Of those, 35 were affiliated with a political party and 11 were independent. Eight COPE councillors were elected and two NPA councillors.
Park Commissioners
Seven Park Board Commissioners were elected from 33 candidates. Of the candidates, 20 were affiliated with a political party and 13 were independent. 5 COPE Commissioners were elected and 2 NPA Commissioners.
School trustees
Nine school trustees were elected to the Vancouver Board of Education from 23 candidates. Of the candidates, 18 were affiliated with a political party and five were independent. Five COPE trustees were elected, one NPA trustee, and one Green trustee.