Peggy Wong Pik-kiu, a directly elected district councillor representing the Tai Po South constituency, announced her resignation from office this week. In addition to her council seat, Wong has stepped down from her roles as a member of the Tai Po South Area Committee and as captain of the Tai Po Kwong Fuk and Plover Cove subdistrict care teams.

While Wong officially cited health reasons for her sudden departure, the resignation occurs amid ongoing controversy surrounding her political team. Reports indicate that Wong and her associates faced mounting pressure following allegations that they had collected proxy votes in the lead-up to a fatal fire at Wang Fuk Court last year. The proxy-vote collection claims have drawn significant public attention and criticism, though Wong has not publicly addressed the specific allegations in her resignation statement. The resignation marks a significant change in the local political landscape of Tai Po, as Wong held multiple influential community positions simultaneously. As of now, there has been no official statement from the government regarding the timeline for a by-election or the appointment of a successor to fill the vacancy left by her departure.