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Chin Hui-chu Pledges NT$1 Million Donation if Shen Po-yang Wins; Shen Cites Staffing Needs

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taipei City Councilor Chin Hui-chu pledged to donate NT$1 million if Democratic Progressive Party candidate Shen Po-yang wins the mayoral election.
  • Shen Po-yang responded by saying it adds another "political achievement" to his record but emphasized the need for more social workers rather than just funds.
  • He highlighted the critical issue of understaffing in the Taipei Social Affairs Bureau, which impacts their ability to serve citizens effectively.

Taipei City Councilor Chin Hui-chu has publicly stated she will donate NT$1 million to the Social Affairs Bureau if Democratic Progressive Party candidate Shen Po-yang is elected mayor. The announcement came during a city council questioning session.

Shen Po-yang, upon hearing the pledge, humorously remarked that it adds another "political achievement" to his campaign. However, he quickly shifted the focus to a more serious concern: the insufficient staffing levels within the Social Affairs Bureau. He argued that the bureau requires more human resources to function effectively, rather than just financial contributions.

Political achievement plus one.

— Shen Po-yangResponding to the pledge of a NT$1 million donation.

"The Social Affairs Bureau's current workload, including foster care and adoption services, has left staff overwhelmed," Shen explained. "It's not just about money; it's about ensuring civil servants can focus on their core duties without immense pressure." He stressed the importance of a supportive work environment for public servants, citing the recent rodent issue as an example where the public sector faced significant challenges.

Shen also noted the enthusiastic response from his supporters, with many joking about donating "Little Shen 1500" to his political donation account, which recently opened. While he hasn't tallied the exact number of donations, he indicated that online activity suggests a considerable number of such contributions.

The Social Affairs Bureau's current workload, including foster care and adoption services, has left staff overwhelmed. It's not just about money; it's about ensuring civil servants can focus on their core duties without immense pressure.

— Shen Po-yangExplaining the need for more staff in the Social Affairs Bureau.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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