COQUITLAM, B.C., November 4, 2026 – Coquitlam’s next chapter begins on Monday, November 9, as the City’s newly elected Mayor and Council are sworn into office at the 2026 Inaugural Council Meeting.

The ceremony will officially usher in the 2026–2030 Council term and mark a significant milestone for the City, as Coquitlam welcomes a new mayor for the first time since 2008.

Residents are invited to watch the inaugural meeting live online at coquitlam.ca/agendas. A recording will be available by noon on Tuesday, November 10.

Thank You to Everyone Who Participated

The City of Coquitlam expresses its thanks to everyone who took part in the 2026 municipal election – from those who put their names forward as candidates, to residents who cast their ballots, and the many election workers who helped make voting possible. To view the election results, visit coquitlam.ca/elections.

A New Council Term Begins

The inaugural meeting is an opportunity to formally welcome the new Mayor and Council and mark the beginning of their four-year term serving the Coquitlam community.

Residents can follow Council’s work throughout the term, including upcoming meetings, agendas, minutes and livestreams, at coquitlam.ca/agendas. Additionally, you can sign up for Council email updates at coquitlam.ca/connect.

Media Contact

Lindsey Grist
Corporate Officer
604-927-3010
inaugural@coquitlam.ca

We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (HUN-kuh-MEE-num) word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-KWET-lum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the q̓ic̓əy̓ (kat-zee), and other Coast Salish Peoples.