Mike Klassen is a dedicated Councillor for the City of Vancouver, first elected in 2022. He is committed to fostering economic growth, supporting small businesses, and promoting safe, vibrant communities. A champion for the city’s high-tech industry and arts and culture sector, Mike also prioritizes building housing faster to meet Vancouver’s growing needs and creating an age-friendly city where older adults can stay active and connected.

Before public office, Mike served as Vice President of Public Affairs for the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA), where he played a key role in advocating for seniors’ health care and housing. During the COVID-19 crisis, as Acting CEO of BCCPA, he led efforts to help care homes manage the unprecedented challenges and reunite families separated by health restrictions.

Mike’s commitment to community service is evident in his leadership roles, including as president of the board for PAL (Performing Arts Lodge) Vancouver, where he helped launch a 66-unit housing project for arts professionals. He has also served as Vice-Chair of the Vancouver City Planning Commission, Vice-Chair of the DOXA Documentary Festival, and board member for the B.C. Small Business Roundtable and Canadian Association of Long-Term Care.

In 2015, Mike led a province-wide consultation that resulted in regulatory reforms bolstering B.C.’s wine and grape-growing industry. A UBC graduate with a passion for running, fitness, and wine travel, Mike was born and raised in Vancouver, where he lives with his family.