Partially kept promises

These promises were delivered in part, but important elements or the full commitment remain outstanding.

Status Guide

Made

These promises were clearly made on the record and are being tracked while evidence of progress or outcome is gathered.
In Progress

These promises show evidence of active work, implementation steps, or partial movement toward the stated commitment.
Partially Kept

These promises were delivered in part, but important elements or the full commitment remain outstanding.
Kept

These promises were delivered substantially as made, based on reviewed evidence and editorial assessment.
Broken

These promises were not delivered as made, were abandoned, or were contradicted by the eventual outcome based on reviewed evidence.

Partially Kept

Provide free introductory swimming lessons for children

ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver

Promised May 20, 2026

Partially Kept

Deliver a property tax freeze in 2026 and 2027

ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver

Promised Sep 1, 2026

Partially Kept

Expand the number and equitable locations of sports fields around the City

Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver

Promised Oct 15, 2022

Partially Kept

Take steps to combat the loss of critical arts and culture production and performance spaces

Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver

Promised Oct 15, 2022

Partially Kept

Commit a third of the funding to create a South Asian Cultural Centre of Excellence

Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver

Promised Oct 15, 2022

Partially Kept

Reduce municipal mobile food vendor licensing and roaming permit fees

Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver

Promised Oct 15, 2022

Partially Kept

Partner with non-profits to build workforce housing on City-owned land

Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver

Promised Oct 15, 2022

Partially Kept

Expand secondary suite allowances in multi-family ground-floor units

Ken Sim / ABC Vancouver / A Better City · Vancouver

Promised Oct 15, 2022