Magong City rejects 10,000 NT dollar stimulus payment proposal

A proposal by Magong City council member Wu Jen-hsiang to distribute 10,000 New Taiwan dollars (NT$) to each resident as an economic stimulus has been deemed unfeasible by the Magong City Office due to significant financial limitations. Wu Jen-hsiang presented the proposal during a city council meeting, aiming to alleviate economic pressure on residents, particularly families, the elderly, and young people facing rising living costs. He noted that other townships in Penghu County have already implemented similar stimulus measures. However, the city office responded that with Magong City's population of 62,864, the total cost for the stimulus payment would exceed 628 million NT dollars. The office cited limited revenue sources and existing financial obligations for essential services, infrastructure, and welfare programs, warning that such a payout would severely impact the municipal budget and normal operations. While respecting the city office's financial assessment, Wu Jen-hsiang stressed that citizens' expectations and needs cannot be ignored. He pledged to continue monitoring city finances and advocating for measures that support residents' well-being without compromising municipal development or fiscal stability.

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Respecting the city office's assessment of the financial situation, but the citizens' expectations and livelihood needs cannot be ignored.