Taoyuan mayor faces criticism over 'eight voids' in administration's achievements

Taoyuan City Councilor Wei Yun sharply criticized Mayor Chang Shan-cheng's four-year administration, labeling it "eight voids" due to a perceived lack of substantial accomplishments. During a city council session, Wei accused the mayor of presiding over deteriorating finances and slow progress on key initiatives. She pointed to a rejected MRT line, the "Asia Silicon Valley" plan's stalled investment attraction, a delayed convention center, and a performing arts center where only a skybridge has been built. Wei also noted that social housing projects largely relied on foundations laid by the previous administration, with only 10 cases initiated under Chang's tenure. The city's financial discipline was also questioned, with Taoyuan ranking second-to-last nationally in a recent evaluation.

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The mayor's four years of administration are "eight voids."

Mayor Chang Shan-cheng countered Wei's criticisms, asserting that significant construction projects are actively managed and progressing. He emphasized that Taoyuan is undergoing a period of growth and that all necessary constructions are moving forward. Chang stated that the administration prioritizes policies that benefit the public and that spending is carefully allocated. He defended the city's approach to projects like the performing arts center, suggesting it would be completed by year-end, and assured that the MRT Green Line's priority section is on schedule for a year-end opening.

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Taoyuan is undergoing a period of growth, and all necessary constructions are moving forward.

Regarding the city's finances, Chang addressed concerns about the elderly and disabled care card, noting that expanding its benefits would incur significant annual costs. He argued against "steroid-like" increases for electoral gain, warning that such actions could destabilize the city's finances and harm long-term public welfare. Chang also highlighted the administration's efforts in social housing, claiming Taoyuan's construction rate is among the fastest in the nation. He also defended the city hospital project, explaining that the administration had to rezone land after previous plans failed.

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We cannot engage in "steroid-like" increases for electoral gain, as it will lead to financial collapse and harm the long-term welfare of all citizens.