Bernadette Linn Hon-ho

Bernadette Linn Hon-ho serves as the Secretary for Development in Hong Kong. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various aspects of the city's development, including land sales, urban planning, building regulations, and infrastructure projects. She is currently newsworthy due to her involvement in several key initiatives and responses to recent events. Recently, she announced plans to table a legal framework for the Northern Metropolis project, a large-scale development aimed at integrating Hong Kong with Shenzhen. She also outlined the land sale program for the coming financial year, which includes offering nine residential sites to developers. Furthermore, she is addressing public concerns regarding safety and oversight in the construction industry, including extending building inspection deadlines, considering background checks for construction firm directors, and enhancing the "Smart Tender" platform to curb bid-rigging. Following a deadly blaze, she ordered the removal of scaffolding mesh from buildings undergoing renovations. Her actions and decisions significantly impact Hong Kong's urban landscape and the lives of its residents.