Opinion | John Lee’s policy address must illuminate Hong Kong’s way forward
With businesses seeing ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ for the city’s recovery, residents deserve to know what that means for them
The election achieved a phenomenal voter turnout rate of 97.33 per cent. The 1,500-member Election Committee had 93 vacancies that needed filling. Nearly 80 per cent of the seats were uncontested.
The public may lack interest, but that doesn’t mean the Election Committee isn’t important. It is the centre of the city’s power; members are tasked with nominating lawmakers and directly electing 40 of the 90 seats in the Legislative Council – and Legco elections are coming up in December. The committee also selects the chief executive. It has significant authority and the power to steer change.
The committee is supposed to be representative of different sectors of society and reflect the views and priorities of a broad spectrum within the community. So I sincerely hope that its members are communicating closely with the government on what Hong Kong needs.
With the policy address scheduled to be delivered on Wednesday, I also hope that Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, amid any consultations or exchanges with his electors, will be able to explain the government’s plans for a number of crucial areas.
