Vancouver mayor Ken Sim’s ABC majority on council has approved the “zero-means-zero” budget on Tuesday.

All seven ABC councillors voted in favor of the controversial budget, while all four opposing councillors voted against it.

The core of the plan includes no increase to the city’s property tax in 2026.

However, utility fees, including for water, sewer, and garbage, will rise by an average of more than four per cent.

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Sim, including the ABC majority,

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