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CY Leung vows to close communication gap with public

Clear the Air says: Finally it seems we have a new Chief Executive of the Populus majority instead of the tycoon minority.

CY comes from a working family background, not silver spoon-fed oafs who deem themselves another class of human being beyond the Law of the land.

As for the current Bow Tie incumbent – ‘In carcere requiescat’ is our wish for his malfeasance in public office.

This meet-the-people / kiss-the-babies  is how a modern leader should lead, with policies for the people’s health, wealth, housing, education  and interest ahead of the concrete pouring, tycoon

developer pleasing, position abusing incumbent.

CY has already spent more time meeting the plebs of Hong Kong than Bow Tie and his sad overpaid underworked ilk (who deem themselves special) did in 7 years.

Clear the Air welcomes CY Leung and we trust his policies will improve our environment, human and animal health that Bow Tie has damaged through his abuse of power and ineffective policies that

placed the wishes of the minority ahead of the needs of the majority.

“That this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”

Abraham Lincoln

CY Leung vows to close communication gap with public
Chief executive-elect says the best way to lead HK is by listening to its people
CHIEF EXECUTIVE-ELECT
Colleen Lee
Jun 07, 2012

Recounting his meeting with a middle-aged man in Mong Kok on Sunday while shopping for goldfish, chief executive-elect Leung Chun-ying realised that people still found their leader unapproachable.

“What stunned me is that many people in society still feel that there is a psychological gap between us. By reaching out to the community, I hope to bridge the gap – the psychological, policy and geographical gap,” said the former surveyor. “When embarking on the conversation [with the man], he appeared hesitant as to whether he should talk to me. [To me, his hesitance] was unnecessary,” Leung said.

“He was [probably] wondering: ‘As I have bumped into the [chief executive-elect] on the street, should I grab the chance and say a few words to him?'”

The man walked with a cane, and, after heeding his concerns about the employment of the disabled as well as the government’s policy and allowances for this group, Leung found his arguments impressive.

“What he said was rational and he appeared peaceful. Throughout the course of the talk, you could see that he was highly educated. [But] when he was talking, I felt he held the belief he should not have spoken in front of the chief executive-elect.”

Facing growing public worries about his reputed high-handed style of leadership, Leung has vowed to narrow the communication gap between himself and the people.

He said his determination to gauge the public’s mood could help with policymaking.

“To do this job well, it should be considered political work. It requires political ability. This is not just PR work or what spin doctors can do. It is necessary for policymakers to reach out to the community,” he said.

“I hope that by doing so, it can help improve the quality of our policies and help win public acceptance, support and understanding for our policy initiatives.”

During visits to the New Territories West, he said some residents had suggested his administration set aside more plots for hotel use in the area to boost their job opportunities and save commuting time and costs.

“This is community wisdom. What they spoke about is a bridgehead economy in economic terminology,” Leung said.

Meanwhile, the leader-in-waiting said he planned to move into Government House in Central from his home on The Peak after he takes office on July 1.

Leung said his existing home was big enough for his family of five. But after taking security factors into account, his family had decided 10 days ago to move into the 156-year-old compound.

The nature-lover said he had not started thinking about how to use the space. Asked if he might plant vegetables at Government House, he said: “I will if possible.”

The father of three said being elected as chief executive had affected his family life but they had showed understanding and did not complain.

he said. “At times when I was out streets dining with my wife, photographers would come over to shoot what we were eating.”

colleen.lee@scmp.com

Chief executive-elect Leung Chun-ying is mobbed during a visit to Sham Shui Po after his election victory in March.

Description: Chief executive-elect Leung Chun-ying is mobbed during a visit to Sham Shui Po after his election victory in March.

“that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”

Abraham Lincoln

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