DPP Central Committee Approves Tseng Sheng-kai for Zhubei Mayor Race
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) central committee has officially approved Tseng Sheng-kai as its candidate for the Zhubei mayoral election.
- Tseng Sheng-kai, an assistant professor and parent-teacher association president, aims to continue the current administration's citizen-focused governance.
- The DPP's Hsinchu County chapter highlighted Zhubei's rapid growth and the need for a leader with professional, executive, and communication skills to address urban development challenges.
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has officially selected Tseng Sheng-kai to run for mayor of Zhubei City, marking a significant step in the upcoming local elections. The party's central committee formally approved his candidacy, signaling their confidence in his ability to lead the rapidly developing city.
I have been deeply involved in Zhubei for a long time. Taking on the mayoral election this time is because I want to transform the local experience I have accumulated over the years into more comprehensive urban governance actions.
Tseng Sheng-kai, who currently serves as an assistant professor at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University and is the president of the Zhubei City Chia Feng Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association, expressed his commitment to continuing the current administration's focus on citizen-centric and professional governance. He aims to ensure the steady progress of key policies and construction projects while proposing concrete solutions for the new challenges facing Zhubei's urban development.
The DPP's Hsinchu County chapter emphasized that Zhubei is at a critical juncture of rapid growth and governance transition. They believe the next municipal leader must possess professional expertise, strong execution capabilities, and effective communication and integration skills. The party highlighted the need to address pressing issues such as transportation, education, childcare, public infrastructure, youth development, and overall quality of life, preparing the city for the next decade.
Zhubei is a city where we all live together and raise our next generation. Running for office is not an individual choice, but an invitation for everyone who cares about Zhubei to decide the city's next step together.
Tseng stated his intention to leverage his extensive local experience to translate into comprehensive urban governance actions. He views his candidacy not as a personal choice but as an invitation for all who care about Zhubei to collectively decide the city's future direction. His campaign will focus on building upon existing achievements while responding to evolving urban needs.
The local executive committee passed Tseng Sheng-kaiโs candidacy for Zhubei mayor. After discussion at the partyโs central standing committee yesterday, it was approved and ratified.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.