James To
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James To Kun-sun (/toʊ/; Chinese: 涂謹申; born 11 March 1963) is a Hong Kong lawyer and Democratic Party politician. From 1991 to 2020, To was a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, representing the District Council (Second) constituency. In his final four years, To was the most senior member in the Legislative Council, and was also the convenor of the pro-democracy caucus from 2016 to 2017. He was also a former member of the Yau Tsim Mong District Council representing Olympic.
In this Hong Kong name, the surname is To. In accordance with Hong Kong custom, the Western-style name is James To and the Chinese-style name is To Kun-sun.
Quick Facts Member of the Legislative Council, Preceded by ...
James To Kun-sun | |
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涂謹申 | |
Member of the Legislative Council | |
In office 1 October 2012 – 1 December 2020 | |
Preceded by | New constituency |
Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
Constituency | District Council (Second) |
In office 1 July 1998 – 30 September 2012 | |
Preceded by | New parliament |
Succeeded by | Helena Wong |
Constituency | Kowloon West |
In office 11 October 1995 – 30 June 1997 | |
Preceded by | New constituency |
Succeeded by | Replaced by Provisional Legislative Council |
Constituency | Kowloon South-west |
In office 9 October 1991 – 31 July 1995 | |
Preceded by | New constituency |
Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
Constituency | Kowloon West |
Member of the Yau Tsim Mong District Council | |
In office 1 January 2012 – 29 September 2021 | |
Preceded by | New constituency |
Constituency | Olympic |
In office 1 January 2000 – 31 December 2007 | |
Preceded by | New constituency |
Succeeded by | Chung Kong-mo |
Constituency | Charming |
Member of the Sham Shui Po District Board | |
In office 1991–1994 Serving with Eric Wong Chung-ki | |
Preceded by | Yau Lai-ngor Wong Ping-hon |
Succeeded by | Aaron Lam Ka-fai |
Constituency | Cheung Sha Wan |
Personal details | |
Born | (1963-03-11) 11 March 1963 (age 61) Hong Kong |
Political party | Democratic Party (1994–present) |
Other political affiliations | United Democrats (1991–94) |
Spouses | Cherry Yuen
(m. 1993; div. 2008)Sue So (m. 2009) |
Education | Wah Yan College |
Alma mater | University of Hong Kong (LLB, PCLL) |
Occupation | Legislative Councillor |
Profession | Solicitor |
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Quick Facts Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese ...
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Traditional Chinese | 涂謹申 | ||||||||||
Simplified Chinese | 涂谨申 | ||||||||||
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In November 2020, To, along with the rest of the pro-democracy caucus resigned in protest of the disqualification of four of their members.