It supported the mayoral candidacy of Fred Harding, a retired West Vancouver police officer, in the 2018 municipal election.

[2] Vancouver 1st was founded in mid-2013 by Jesse Johl[1] as a "pro-business, pro-development" anti-establishment municipal party.

Vancouver 1st claims to be a "big tent, libertarian-minded party" that prioritizes residents and taxpayers.

The party advocates for lower taxes and small government.

[5] Vancouver 1st does not support SOGI 123, a resource package made for teachers and school administrators to help avoid discrimination in their curriculum based on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI).