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Douliu Mayoral Race Heats Up: Independent Candidate Lai Shu-ni Unveils Six-Point Elder Welfare Plan

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lai Shu-ni, an independent candidate for mayor of Douliu City, has announced six key welfare policies targeting the city's over 20,000 elderly residents.
  • Her proposals include enhancing community activities, increasing senior citizen benefits, and providing transportation assistance through a dedicated 'Respect for the Elderly Card.'
  • The election features a three-way race, with Lai competing against candidates from the KMT and DPP, all of whom are prioritizing elder welfare in their platforms.

County Councilor Lai Shu-ni, running as an independent for mayor of Douliu City, has unveiled a comprehensive six-point welfare platform aimed at the city's senior population.

Lai's "Happy Aging, Happy Living" platform focuses on enhancing the quality of life for Douliu's more than 20,000 elderly residents. Key proposals include revitalizing community centers and associations to promote diverse activities, increasing the annual Chongyang Festival gift for seniors by NT$500, with additional bonuses for those aged 90 and above (NT$3,000) and 100 and above (NT$6,000).

Further initiatives include establishing an annual "Happy Aging Sports Carnival" and regular singing and talent competitions to provide platforms for seniors. Lai also plans to introduce a "Happy Walking Challenge" to encourage an active lifestyle and courses on smart phone usage, AI applications, and fraud prevention.

A central component of her platform is the "Douliu City Respect for the Elderly Card." This card will be pre-loaded with monthly points that seniors can use for public transportation and other services, with the balance resetting each month.

The mayoral race in Douliu is a three-way contest. Lai is running as an independent, challenging the KMT's nominated candidate, Huang Yu-mei, and the DPP's nominee, former legislator Yin Ling-ying. Notably, all three candidates have made elder welfare a central theme of their campaigns, indicating a shared focus on this demographic in the upcoming election.

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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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