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Tory MP Chak Au Resigns From Richmond City Council
No byelection planned after Au's departure from local government role.
Jan. 27, 2026 at 2:23pm
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Conservative Member of Parliament Chak Au has resigned from his position as a city councillor in Richmond, British Columbia, after serving on the local council since 2011. Au's resignation comes after receiving confirmation from the city council that no byelection would be held to fill his vacant seat.
Why it matters
Au's resignation marks the end of his decade-long tenure on the Richmond City Council, where he has been a prominent voice on local issues. His departure raises questions about the city's plans to fill the open council seat and the impact it may have on the political dynamics of the municipal government.
The details
Au was first elected to the Richmond City Council in 2011 and has won re-election ever since. In his resignation, he cited his focus on his federal parliamentary duties as the reason for stepping down from the local government role. The city council has confirmed that no byelection will be held to replace Au, leaving the seat vacant until the next municipal election.
- Chak Au was first elected to the Richmond City Council in 2011.
- Au has won re-election to the council in every election since 2011.
- Au submitted his resignation as a Richmond city councillor in January 2026.
The players
Chak Au
Conservative Member of Parliament who has served on the Richmond City Council since 2011.
Richmond City Council
The local government body in Richmond, British Columbia, which has confirmed that no byelection will be held to replace Chak Au's vacant council seat.
The takeaway
Chak Au's resignation from the Richmond City Council after a decade of service highlights the challenges of balancing local and federal political roles, as well as the city's decision not to hold a byelection, which could impact the political dynamics on the council until the next municipal election.
