Politics · Canada · 5 hrs ago
Brad West re-elected mayor of Port Coquitlam
Brad West was re-elected mayor of Port Coquitlam, a city in British Columbia’s Tri-Cities area.
He has held the job since 2018 and faced challengers Connor Fesenmaier and Pasquale Zampieri this time.
In earlier elections, West had little competition, and he won the last one by default.
West campaigned on his record, saying Port Coquitlam has the region’s lowest average property taxes and utility fees and is among B.C.’s safest cities.
His challengers focused on issues including accountability, traffic, affordability and basic city services.
The result gives West another term leading the city, although the sources do not provide vote totals or the length of his new term.
West has also advocated for transit funding in his role as chair of the TransLink Mayors’ Council.
Brad West was re-elected mayor of Port Coquitlam, a position he has held since 2018.
He faced two challengers, Connor Fesenmaier and Pasquale Zampieri.
Fesenmaier campaigned on accountability, traffic and transparency, while Zampieri emphasized affordability, basic services and accountability.
West campaigned on his record, saying Port Coquitlam had the region’s lowest average property taxes and utility fees and was one of B.C.’s safest cities.
- Who
- Brad West was re-elected mayor of Port Coquitlam. He faced challengers Connor Fesenmaier and Pasquale Zampieri.
- What
- West won another term as mayor.
- When
- The election took place on Oct. 17, 2026.
- Where
- Port Coquitlam, British Columbia.
- Why
- Voters chose who would lead the city for the next four years. The sources do not state why West won.
Brad West
Connor Fesenmaier and Pasquale Zampieri
Campaign priorities
Brad West
West campaigned on his record and said the city had the region’s lowest average property taxes and utility fees.
Connor Fesenmaier and Pasquale Zampieri
Fesenmaier emphasized accountability, traffic and transparency; Zampieri focused on affordability, basic services and accountability.
City safety
Brad West
West said Port Coquitlam was one of B.C.’s safest cities.
Connor Fesenmaier and Pasquale Zampieri
The sources do not state the challengers’ views on this claim.
Brad West has served as mayor of Port Coquitlam.
Voters went to the polls in the municipal election.
West thanked voters for their support in a statement posted on social media.
- Mayor
- Brad West
- City
- Port Coquitlam
- Years in office
- Since 2018
- Challengers
- Connor Fesenmaier and Pasquale Zampieri
- Term
- Four years
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What people are saying
I am deeply humbled and grateful for the trust you have placed in me once again.
And to those who voted differently, I want you to know that I work for you too.
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Thank you, Port Coquitlam. I am deeply humbled and grateful for the trust you have placed in me once again. I love this community, I believe in its people, and I have never taken for granted the privilege of working on your behalf. To everyone who supported me, volunteered,