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Independent candidate Yeh Chu-lin launches temple tour for Penghu magistrate race

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Independent candidate for Penghu County Magistrate, Yeh Chu-lin, launched a grassroots campaign tour starting July 13.
  • The tour, themed 'Chulin Under the Trees, See You at the Temple,' aims to share his vision and listen to residents' concerns.
  • Yeh, who has extensive experience in local and central government, emphasizes governance capability over party affiliation in his campaign.

Independent Penghu County Magistrate candidate Yeh Chu-lin has launched a "Chulin Under the Trees, See You at the Temple" tour across the island's five townships and one city. The campaign kicked off on July 13 and aims to connect directly with residents at local temples, a common practice in the religiously devout Penghu islands.

The magistrate doesn't stand on stage issuing orders, but stands before the people to clarify the future and take problems back to solve.

— Yeh Chu-linExplaining his approach to governance during the campaign launch.

Yeh plans to use these gatherings to present his policy ideas and vision for the county's future. More importantly, he intends to listen to the concerns of the people, fostering a dialogue to shape his future governance. "The magistrate doesn't stand on stage issuing orders, but stands before the people to clarify the future and take problems back to solve," Yeh stated.

Hailing from a grassroots background, Yeh has served as a legislative assistant, village chief, Penghu County councilor, and Magong mayor. He believes that governing a county requires not just political stance but also administrative, communication, and integration skills. He frames the election as a contest of governance capabilities rather than a party struggle.

This election is not a party struggle, but a contest of governance capabilities; not about who represents which party, but who can truly lead Penghu into the next decade.

— Yeh Chu-linHighlighting his focus on administrative competence over political affiliation.

Yeh advocates for moving beyond party lines to truly integrate resources from central and local governments, as well as various sectors, prioritizing Penghu's needs. He asserts that the county magistrate should be someone who deeply understands Penghu and is dedicated to its progress, not just a candidate appointed by a political party. The initial schedule includes stops at various temples and community centers throughout July.

The magistrate of Penghu people should not just be a candidate arranged by a political party, but someone who truly understands Penghu and is willing to work hard for Penghu.

— Yeh Chu-linEmphasizing his commitment to local needs and understanding.
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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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