In an surprising flip of occasions, Cupertino Metropolis Council candidate Hung Wei — who introduced final week that she is suspending her reelection marketing campaign to concentrate on her restoration from Stage 4 lung most cancers — is leaping again into the November election race.
On Monday, the councilmember confirmed her marketing campaign in an e-mail to her supporters and in a quick Youtube video, during which Wei describes the reasoning for her return.
“I obtained so many emails and cellphone calls from supporters in Cupertino who would love me to proceed to marketing campaign to serve town,” Wei mentioned. “Since my identify continues to be on the poll, if elected I’m dedicated to serving Cupertino for the following 4 years.”
Wei now rejoins incumbent Kitty Moore, former mayors Rod Sink, Gilbert Wong and Barry Chang, former Planning Commissioner Ray Wang and political newcomer Claudio Bono for an opportunity to fill two open council seats.
Wei was recognized with most cancers in June and suspended her marketing campaign to prioritize her well being. It was a choice, she mentioned, that was not taken calmly and weighed closely on her coronary heart. Wei meant to throw her full help behind fellow candidate Rod Sinks, who shares the councilmember’s ardour for “addressing the urgent points dealing with Cupertino households.” In her video, Wei mentioned she’s going to proceed to help Sinks and advocate for urgent points.
“I’m actually grateful for the outpouring of affection and help I’ve obtained,” Wei mentioned. “I really feel extra decided than ever to struggle for the problems that matter most to us — schooling, inexpensive housing and group security. Collectively, I do know we will make Cupertino an excellent higher place to reside and thrive.”
