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Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie Won’t Seek Re-Election in 2026 After 25 Years

The long-serving mayor will stay in office until November 2026 to allow a planned transition.

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Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie speaks at a federal government announcement about roadway projects that will increase capacity to the Fraser River Port, in Richmond, B.C., on Tuesday July 7, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
TransLink Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation recommended suspending the proposed Surrey LRT project at a meeting in New Westminster, B.C. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. Pictured is Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie.
Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie won't be seeking re-election next year, after more than two decades in the city's top job.

Overview

  • Malcolm Brodie announced he will not run in the October 2026 municipal election after a quarter-century leading Richmond.
  • He said he will serve out his term and depart in November 2026, giving prospective candidates time to prepare.
  • He highlighted unresolved priorities for the next administration, including housing and supportive housing, plus a new community centre in north Richmond.
  • He pointed to the B.C. Supreme Court ruling that granted Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal title to 732 acres in southeast Richmond, noting the City has filed a notice of appeal and that the Province and Musqueam Indian Band also intend to appeal.
  • His tenure included major projects such as the Canada Line, No. 3 Road densification, and the Richmond Olympic Oval, as well as opposition to a 10-lane George Massey Bridge in favour of an immersed tunnel alternative.