Local elections were held in Cebu City on May 14, 2001, within the Philippine general election. Registered voters of the city elected candidates for the following elective local posts: mayor, vice mayor, district representatives, and eight councilors for each district. There are two legislative districts in the city.
Tomas Osmeña was formerly the Mayor of Cebu City for 2 terms (1988 to 1995). He then endorsed the former Vice Mayor Alvin Garcia (also running for mayor) to run for mayor, then winning.
Mike Rama was the former member of the Cebu City Council from the 2nd District before running for Vice Mayor.