Taipei councilor: DP candidate's grasp of city issues surpasses mayor's

Taipei City Councilor Wang Min-sheng believes Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang demonstrates a superior understanding of municipal affairs compared to the incumbent, Mayor Chiang Wan-an. Wang noted that Shen consistently informs district councilors about his attendance at various events, fostering a sense of unity within the party, which he termed a "Taipei team."

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Shen Po-yang has a very high grasp of municipal affairs, and Chiang Wan-an cannot respond.

Wang praised Shen's grasp of the city's issues, citing his detailed knowledge of areas prone to flooding after heavy rainfall and his awareness of ongoing and completed drainage projects. "He points out the problems and also proposes how to deal with them," Wang said, adding that Shen suggests clearing silt from drains and maximizing the efficiency of the drainage system.

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He points out the problems and also proposes how to deal with them.

The councilor expressed surprise at Shen's deep understanding of city governance, contrasting it with Mayor Chiang's perceived avoidance of municipal topics. Wang observed that Chiang tends to focus on national issues like abolishing the Control Yuan and cross-strait relations, while Shen actively engages with citizens and addresses their concerns. Wang suggested that Chiang relies on existing city officials, like Research, Development, and Evaluation Commission Chairman Yin Wei, to answer questions, a dynamic he described as "Yin Wei answers."

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Shen Po-yang has always been talking about municipal affairs, but Chiang Wan-an avoids the topic, constantly talking about abolishing the Control Yuan and cross-strait relations.

Wang criticized Chiang's "smokefree city" initiative and a costly sunshade project, labeling them as poorly executed policies rushed for re-election. He argued that the mayor lacks a clear implementation plan, leaving lower-level staff struggling to adapt. Wang asserted that Taipei citizens are discerning and will compare the candidates' commitment to municipal issues, suggesting Shen's focus on policy details makes him the more prepared candidate.

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Chiang Wan-an's familiarity with municipal affairs is not as high as Shen Po-yang's, so he can only rely on existing city bureaucracy to answer these questions.