Tai Po fire: District councillor involved in Wang Fuk Court renovation controversy resigns
A pro-establishment local councillor embroiled in a controversy over proxy votes for renovations at the fire-hit Wang Fuk Court has resigned, official statements show. Peggy Wong has stepped down from the Tai Po District Council for health reasons, a government statement published on Saturday stated. The local politician was a consultant for the committee that […]
Peggy Wong, a pro-establishment local councillor, has resigned from her position on the Tai Po District Council due to health concerns, according to official statements. Wong was a consultant for the committee that approved the renovation project at the fire-damaged Wang Fuk Court when a deadly blaze occurred there last November.
The fire killed 168 people and displaced thousands, making it one of Hong Kong's worst tragedies. The investigation into the fire concluded in July, with witnesses testifying, including residents and representatives of the construction firms involved. During the hearings, residents alleged that Wong had collected proxy votes from deceased residents and disrupted renovation meetings.
Wong, who served on the council from 2000 to 2019, has been absent from council meetings since mid-August, citing health reasons. She previously held positions in the Tai Po South Area Committee and as captain of the Tai Po Kwong Fuk and Plover Cove sub-district Care Team.
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