Cupertino City Council candidate Hung Wei announced today that she is suspending her re-election campaign to focus on her recovery from stage 4 lung cancer.
At an evening news conference in Cupertino, Wei said she is putting her “full support” behind fellow candidate Rod Sinks, who shares the councilman’s passion for “addressing the pressing issues facing Cupertino families.”
Wei, who was diagnosed with cancer in June, plans to focus on finishing his term and prioritizing his health in the coming months.
“This has been an incredibly difficult decision but it’s one that I have to make to prioritize my health,” said Wei, whose first term on the council ends in November. “I remain optimistic and hopeful about the future and am committed to Cupertino’s continued progress. But for now, my focus must shift to regaining my strength and finishing my term on behalf of our residents.”
Wei previously told the Bay Area News Group that she wanted a chance at re-election to “finish the work we started four years ago,” including bringing more housing, public amenities and reliable transportation to the city.
“I’m so grateful to be surrounded by my friends in Cupertino,” Wei said tonight, supported by family members, friends and city leaders. “This is home.”
Wei said she could potentially run for a council seat in 2026. For this upcoming cycle, however, she will endorse Sinks, a former Cupertino mayor who serves as a Fremont Union High School District trustee and will step down in November. Sinks describes Wei as a “serving leader” whose presence will be missed on the council.
“Her heart is always in the community, she listens well to everyone and she tries to represent everyone,” Sinks said.
Sink’s priorities if elected include leveraging retail and residential opportunities on the Vallco property to create a vibrant downtown. He also wants to strengthen the city’s tax base and close their $30 million revenue gap by promoting a business-friendly environment and reducing traffic in the city by expanding the city’s Silicon Valley Hopper service along with implementing safer bike and pedestrian paths.
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