Cupertino Metropolis Council candidate Hung Wei introduced at present she is suspending her reelection marketing campaign to give attention to her restoration from Stage 4 lung most cancers.
At a night press convention in Cupertino, Wei mentioned she is placing her “full support” behind fellow candidate Rod Sinks, who shares the councilmember’s ardour for “addressing the pressing issues facing Cupertino families.”
Wei, who was recognized with most cancers in June, plans to give attention to ending her time period and prioritizing her well being within the upcoming months.
“This has been an incredibly hard decision but it is one that I must make to prioritize my health,” mentioned Wei, whose first time period on the council ends in November. “I remain optimistic and hopeful about the future and am committed to Cupertino’s continued progress. However, for now, my focus must shift toward regaining my strength and finishing my term on behalf of our residents.”
“I’m so grateful that I’m surrounded by my friends in Cupertino,” Wei mentioned this night, supported by members of the family, associates and metropolis leaders. “This is home.”
Wei mentioned she may doubtlessly run for a council seat in 2026. For this upcoming cycle, nevertheless, she is going to endorse Sinks, a former Cupertino mayor who serves as a board trustee for the Fremont Union Excessive Faculty District and can time period out this November. Sinks describes Wei as a “servant leader” whose presence shall be missed on the council.
“Her heart is always in the community, she listens well to everyone and she tries to represent everyone,” Sinks mentioned.
Sink’s priorities if elected embody benefiting from retail and housing alternatives on the Vallco property to create a vibrant downtown. He additionally desires to strengthen town’s tax base and shut their $30 million income hole by fostering a business-friendly surroundings, and scale back site visitors within the metropolis by increasing town’s Silicon Valley Hopper service together with implementing safer bike and pedestrian routes.
Initially Revealed: September 17, 2024 at 7:06 p.m.
