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Lin Kuo-chang launches Rotary Club support group, vows to restore Yilan's honor

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • DPP candidate Lin Kuo-chang launched a Rotary Club support group for his Yilan County magistrate campaign.
  • The event drew many Rotary members who pledged their support, emphasizing a desire to restore Yilan's honor.
  • Lin outlined campaign promises including increased child subsidies and a smart elder card, while supporters criticized opponents.

Lin Kuo-chang, the Democratic Progressive Party's candidate for Yilan County magistrate, launched a dedicated Rotary Club support group on Wednesday, drawing a large turnout of members eager to back his campaign. The gathering was marked by a collective call to "restore Yilan's honor."

This time support, to restore Yilan's honor.

โ€” SupportersThe slogan used by attendees at the Rotary Club support group launch for Lin Kuo-chang.

The event saw significant support from various political figures, including legislators Wang I-chuan and Chen Chun-yu, former Yilan Mayor Chiang Tsung-yuan, and several candidates for local offices. Rotary Club leaders, including General Chairman Hsieh Han-chih and Convener Cao Guang-yan, praised Lin's diligence and professionalism.

Lin, a long-time Rotary member himself, shared his 30-year connection to the organization, recalling his journey from a scholarship recipient to a club president. He stated that he consistently adheres to the Rotary's Four-Way Test, focusing on fairness and service, and pledged to apply these principles if elected county magistrate.

he consistently adheres to the Rotary's Four-Way Test, focusing on fairness and service, and pledged to apply these principles if elected county magistrate.

โ€” Lin Kuo-changLin Kuo-chang explaining his commitment to Rotary principles in his political aspirations.

His campaign platform includes practical policies such as raising the birth subsidy to NT$30,000, promoting a growth fund for ages 0-18, offering free registration for young children, and implementing a smart elder card with 12,000 annual points. Legislator Wang I-chuan criticized the incumbent administration for tarnishing Yilan's reputation and urged voters to support Lin, whom he described as someone who understands industry trends and gets things done.

pushing for Lin Kuo-chang, who truly understands industry trends and gets things done.

โ€” Wang I-chuanLegislator Wang I-chuan endorsing Lin Kuo-chang and criticizing opponents.
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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.