KMT Caucus Slams Government Over Housing Subsidies, Labor Housing Blocks

The Kuomintang (KMT) caucus in New Taipei City has sharply criticized the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government, accusing it of slashing public housing subsidies and obstructing crucial housing projects for the city's workers. The KMT lawmakers specifically targeted DPP legislator Su Chiao-hui, questioning her commitment to the welfare of New Taipei City residents.

During a press conference, KMT legislators alleged that the central government's planned public housing construction has been drastically reduced from 130,000 units to just 30,000. Furthermore, they expressed strong disapproval of the government's decision to lower rental subsidies, shifting the financial burden from the central government to local authorities. This move, they argued, represents a scenario where "the central government treats guests, and the local government pays the bill."

Adding to their grievances, the KMT caucus pointed to the Ministry of the Interior's rejection of New Taipei City's proposal for "rent-only" labor housing. They contend that these three issues – the reduction in public housing units, the decrease in rental subsidies, and the blocking of labor housing – demonstrate a pattern of the central government undermining local initiatives.

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The central government treats guests, and the local government pays the bill.

KMT candidate for New Taipei City mayor, Lee Chuan-chiao, echoed these sentiments. Speaking at an event in Xindian District, Lee emphasized that Su Chiao-hui, currently serving as a legislator, has a responsibility to actively advocate for the city's residents. He urged her to champion the rights of citizens concerning these housing policies and to press the central government for favorable outcomes.

Lee stressed that Su should leverage her position as a legislator to fight for New Taipei City's interests on these three critical housing matters. The KMT's stance highlights a growing political tension surrounding housing affordability and development in the region, with the opposition party positioning itself as a defender of local needs against perceived central government indifference.

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Su Chiao-hui is still a legislator, she should fight hard for the citizens' rights with the central government on the three issues of the government cutting public housing units, cutting rental subsidies, and rejecting New Taipei's labor housing.