Bernadette Linn Hon-ho

Bernadette Linn Hon-ho is the Secretary for Development in Hong Kong. She is currently newsworthy due to her leading role in the Northern Metropolis megaproject, a large-scale development initiative near the border with mainland China. She is responsible for streamlining statutory procedures to expedite the project, potentially by a year, and is working to make investment more appealing to developers. Recent developments include the upcoming tabling of a legal framework for the Northern Metropolis at the Legislative Council on March 24, which will be subject to scrutiny regarding boundary changes. Linn is also addressing concerns related to building safety and regulations, including extending deadlines for mandatory building inspections to allow homeowners to vet contractors and considering expanding background checks to cover company directors in construction projects following a deadly blaze. She is also overseeing the launch of an enhanced tendering platform to curb bid-rigging in private building maintenance projects and consulting on a walkway for a popular selfie spot.