Minxiong Jiangcuodian's 30-year flood issue resolved by Huang Chi-hao's team in 3 years
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Chiayi County Councilor Huang Chi-hao reported on his service achievements over the past four years, including handling over 2,000 cases and securing NT$220 million in public construction funds.
- A significant achievement highlighted was resolving a 30-year flooding issue in Minxiong Township's Jiangcuodian, which a local young farmer thanked him for.
- Huang emphasized his commitment to serving constituents, detailing over 12,000 service trips made during his tenure.
Chiayi County Councilor Huang Chi-hao has detailed his extensive service record over the past four years, reporting over 12,000 service trips, more than 2,000 constituent cases handled, and NT$220 million secured for public construction projects. Huang, who was elected to the second constituency of Chiayi County with the highest vote count in his first bid for the position, highlighted the resolution of a long-standing flooding problem in Minxiong Township's Jiangcuodian as a key accomplishment.
one person elected, the whole family serves
Young farmer Xu Xianzhang, a beneficiary of the flood mitigation efforts, expressed gratitude at Huang's press conference. Xu stated that Huang's team took three years to solve a problem that had plagued the area for over three decades, contrasting this with other politicians who are visible before elections but absent afterward. Huang, a graduate of National Taiwan University's Department of Political Science, operates with his father, former Chiayi County Council Secretary Huang Shang-wen, under the principle of "one person elected, the whole family serves."
The flooding issue at the intersection of Wenhua Road and County Highway 166 in Jiangcuodian had been a persistent problem for residents. Huang recalled that during his election campaign, a resident mentioned the decades-long flood issue, remarking on the common phenomenon of politicians being unreachable after being elected. This comment resonated with Huang and his father. After taking office, during a severe storm, Huang Shang-wen visited the site in the rain. They identified issues with siltation and water flow, leading them to hire workers to clear the culverts. Overcoming numerous obstacles and with the support of a company providing acid- and alkali-resistant pipes, they implemented a flood diversion strategy to resolve the waterlogging.
Service does not distinguish between big or small, and attending events does not differentiate between importance.
Huang stressed his dedication to every service opportunity, stating, "Service does not distinguish between big or small, and attending events does not differentiate between importance." He affirmed his commitment to continue dedicating himself fully to improving local infrastructure and constituent welfare.
compared to those 'who canvass diligently before the election but cannot be found afterward'
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.