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New Taipei Mayoral Candidate Pledges to Double Indigenous Budget, Enhance Support

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A candidate for New Taipei mayor, Su Chiao-hui, attended a forum focused on indigenous issues, wearing traditional Atayal attire.
  • She pledged to double the indigenous budget and increase support for cultural preservation and daily life needs.
  • Key proposals include rent subsidies, dental aid for elders, and support for cultural leaders and language revitalization.

Su Chiao-hui, a candidate for New Taipei mayor, has pledged to significantly increase the indigenous budget and enhance support for the indigenous community if elected. The commitment came during a forum attended by indigenous residents and local leaders, where Su wore traditional Atayal attire, receiving a warm welcome.

"Budget doubled, care doubled," Su declared, outlining a "three major indigenous policy proposals" developed after discussions with indigenous representatives. These proposals aim to address living conditions, cultural heritage, and systemic support for indigenous peoples in New Taipei City.

Key initiatives include a "Indigenous Rent Subsidy" for families without homeownership in New Taipei, and expanded "Festival Transportation Subsidies." For elders aged 55 and above, Su proposed a "dental subsidy of up to NT$50,000." She also plans to establish a public childcare center in Wulai and implement a "Chief Cultural Heritage Fee" to support traditional leaders in preserving culture and defining their roles in community affairs.

Budget doubled, care doubled.

— Su Chiao-huiSu Chiao-hui's slogan summarizing her commitment to increasing indigenous affairs budget and support.

Su emphasized her commitment to cultural preservation, proposing "Indigenous Language Proficiency Certification Rewards" to encourage language learning and revitalization. She also aims to increase subsidies for indigenous associations involved in cultural and educational promotion. Su stated her intention to hold regular "Mayor and Indigenous Leaders Summit Meetings" to ensure traditional leaders have a direct voice in city governance.

Bro Luo-Masin, a candidate for indigenous councilor in New Taipei, who also attended the event, highlighted the growing indigenous population in the mountainous indigenous districts of New Taipei, which has surpassed 20,000. He stressed the importance of securing an additional indigenous council seat to better represent the community's interests in the city council. Both candidates expressed a strong desire to work collaboratively with the indigenous community.

I will become the mayor who can best stand from everyone's perspective and work alongside indigenous friends.

— Su Chiao-huiSu Chiao-hui expresses her dedication to representing and collaborating with the indigenous community.
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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.

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