[1] Mayor Gordon Campbell, of the Non-Partisan Association (NPA) was elected for a third term.

[2] However, NPA's representation on council was reduced, tying with the Coalition of Progressive Electors for five seats each.

This was Campbell's final term as mayor, before entering provincial politics as leader of the British Columbia Liberal Party in 1993.

The following candidates were elected for a three-year term: A number of referendum was included on the ballot.

Vancouver voters approved new funds for a new main library, parks and recreation facilities and public works, but rejected an initiative seeking $500,000 to build a new otter habitat at the Stanley Park zoo.