Miaoli candidate Chen Pin-an unveils '345' governance plan

Chen Pin-an, the Democratic Progressive Party's candidate for Miaoli County Magistrate, has launched her "Happy Miaoli 345 Governance Blueprint." The plan aims to tackle Miaoli's current challenges, including financial instability, a declining population, and the need for industrial upgrades. Chen presented her vision alongside her campaign team, led by legislator Chang Ya-ling, who pledged continued support for Miaoli's educational resources from her position in the legislature.

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Facing Miaoli's current crossroads of financial structure imbalance, population outflow, and industrial transformation, I propose the 'Three Guarantees, Four Pillars, and Five Common Good' governance blueprint.

Chen's "345" blueprint is structured around "three guarantees, four pillars, and five common good" principles. The "three guarantees" include a commitment to professional governance, sustainable welfare, and effective resource integration. With a background in finance and law, Chen promised to implement welfare policies such as eliminating out-of-pocket health insurance fees for seniors over 65 and providing a maximum of NT$100,000 in birth subsidies. She cited the stalled construction of a critical care building at the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Miaoli Hospital as an example of her ability to secure central government resources, stating she personally advocated for the project's approval.

The "four pillars" of her plan focus on "secure industry development, considerate care for the elderly and children, smooth transportation, and retaining talent." The "five common good" aspects encompass culture, education, environment, social safety, and regional balance. Chen highlighted that Miaoli is at a development crossroads, influenced by the spillover effects of the Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli "Greater Silicon Valley" plan. While this presents opportunities for technological industry growth, it also brings challenges related to talent acquisition, infrastructure, and environmental sustainability.

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We guarantee professional governance, sustainable welfare, and resource integration.

Chen emphasized her commitment to bridging the urban-rural divide between the mountainous and coastal areas, as well as new tech hubs. She drew a parallel to a potential national stimulus payment, stating her intention to ensure that industrial dividends are shared equitably among all county residents. The candidate also introduced her campaign spokespersons: Legislator Chang Ya-ling, Miaoli County Councilor Weng Chieh, and Luo Wan-fang, chairwoman of the Miaoli County Youth-Elderly Innovation and Cultural Development Association. Chen asserted that this diverse team combines national policy insight, local oversight, and grassroots innovation to address the genuine needs across Miaoli's 18 townships.

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We will ensure that industrial dividends can be fairly shared with all county residents.