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Tainan Mayor's approval rating nears 71% after 8 years

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che's overall job approval rating stands at 70.9% after nearly eight years in office, according to a new poll.
  • The highest satisfaction scores were in social welfare and healthcare (80.6%), followed by tourism and culture (77.0%).
  • Mayor Huang stated that the high ratings are an encouragement and a responsibility, vowing to continue working for the city's residents.

Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che has achieved an overall job approval rating of 70.9% after nearly eight years in office, a recent poll indicates. The survey highlights strong public satisfaction across various sectors, with "Social Welfare and Healthcare" receiving the highest marks at 80.6%. "Tourism and Culture" also garnered significant approval, reaching 77.0%.

Across eight key areas of governance, all received satisfaction ratings exceeding 60%. Mayor Huang expressed gratitude for the public's affirmation of the city government's efforts. He described the poll numbers as both an encouragement and a profound responsibility, emphasizing that much work remains before his term concludes. The administration is committed to maximizing each day to effectively address the concerns of Tainan's residents.

The 70.9% satisfaction is not an endpoint, but a responsibility entrusted to the city government by the citizens.

— Huang Wei-cheCommenting on his job approval rating.

"The 70.9% satisfaction is not an endpoint, but a responsibility entrusted to the city government by the citizens," Mayor Huang stated. He clarified that his focus is not on chasing poll numbers but on diligently completing the tasks assigned by the public. Recognizing Tainan's vast area and diverse development conditions, the city government strives to balance urban development with regional equity, enhancing daily public services while pursuing major construction projects.

Mayor Huang reflected on the challenges Tainan has faced over the past eight years, including the pandemic, extreme weather, and industrial transformation. He affirmed that the city government team has consistently worked to resolve issues and advance urban construction and public services. The positive feedback from the poll serves as motivation, while areas needing improvement will undergo continuous review and refinement. "Progress that citizens can feel is the only truly meaningful outcome of governance," he added.

Progress that citizens can feel is the only truly meaningful outcome of governance.

— Huang Wei-cheReflecting on the significance of public satisfaction with city administration.
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