Your Neighbour. Your Advocate.
Councillor Jim Hanson
District of North Vancouver
Councillor Jim Hanson has served on District of North Vancouver Council since 2014 and was re-elected in 2018 and 2022.
He brings extensive legal, community, and municipal experience to his work on behalf of District residents.
Jim is a North Vancouver lawyer with law degrees from the University of British Columbia and Oxford University. He has practised litigation law in British Columbia since 1985.
Before being elected to Council, Jim held leadership positions in his community and legal profession, including with the Blueridge Community Association, the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia, and the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch.
Since joining Council, Jim has advocated for responsible development, affordable taxation, improved transportation, environmental protection, and greater accountability in local government.
Community Involvement
Current Public Service
Chair, North Shore Standing Committee on Substance Use (2018–Present)
Member, North Vancouver Policing Committee (2018–Present)
Member, Community Heritage Advisory Committee (2022–Present)
Member, Metro Vancouver Indigenous Relations Committee (2018–Present)
Previous Public Service
North Vancouver District Public Library Board (2015–2018)
North Shore Advisory Committee on Disability Issues (2015–2018)
Acting Mayor
Jan 29, 2024–Feb 28, 2024
Sept 2, 2024–Sept 27, 2024
Feb 4, 2025–Mar 6, 2025
Sept 9, 2025–Oct 9, 2025
Feb 5, 2026–Mar 1, 2026
Jun 10, 2026–Jul 3, 2026