He Hsin-chun slams Jaw Shau-kong for 'hiding' on local issues, claims poll gap narrowing

Taichung City Councilor He Hsin-chun has sharply criticized Legislative Vice President Jaw Shau-kong, accusing him of consistently evading significant local issues in Taichung. He highlighted Jaw's silence on critical matters, from African swine fever last year to recent food safety concerns, particularly when these issues involved Mayor Lu Shiow-yen.

"Whenever it concerns Mayor Lu, Jaw Shau-kong completely goes silent," He stated during a press conference. She specifically pointed to the recent oil contamination scandal in Taichung, noting that Jaw had not commented on the lack of proactive inspections by the Taichung city government over the past eight years. She asserted that the only inspection of Zhonglian oil products was mandated by a central government project, and Jaw remained silent on the food safety implications.

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Whenever it concerns Mayor Lu, Jaw Shau-kong completely goes silent.

He also challenged Jaw's perceived lead in the mayoral race, claiming her own internal polling indicates her support has narrowed the gap to single digits. She suggested that Jaw might be attempting to distract from his perceived shortcomings. "The public and city councilors are looking for a mayor who takes responsibility, solves problems, and has accountability, not someone who just disappears and stays silent," He declared.

He Hsin-chun's remarks aim to portray Jaw Shau-kong as an absent leader, while positioning herself as a proactive candidate focused on addressing the concerns of Taichung residents. The criticism targets Jaw's engagement with local governance and his responsiveness to crises affecting the city.

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The public and city councilors are looking for a mayor who takes responsibility, solves problems, and has accountability, not someone who just disappears and stays silent.