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Worried Lai administration's childcare policy will burden local governments? Lee Ssu-chuan: Ask Su Chiao-hui, who opposes the 'Fiscal Allocation Act'

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • New Taipei City mayoral candidate Lee Ssu-chuan criticized rival Su Chiao-hui for opposing the "Fiscal Allocation Act."
  • Lee argued that Su's opposition could leave local governments responsible for funding President Lai's childcare policies.
  • He questioned Su's stance on the act, which he claims is crucial for equitable resource distribution.

New Taipei City mayoral candidate Lee Ssu-chuan has directly challenged his opponent, Su Chiao-hui, regarding her stance on the "Fiscal Allocation Act." Lee contends that Su's opposition to this act could force local governments, particularly those led by the opposition party, to bear the financial burden of President Lai Ching-te's new childcare policies.

This should be asked of my opponent, Su Chiao-hui, who has consistently opposed the 'Fiscal Allocation Act.'

— Lee Ssu-chuanChallenging his rival's stance on the Fiscal Allocation Act.

Lee highlighted that rental subsidies, previously fully funded by the central government, are now being reduced. He attributes this change to the current state of the "Fiscal Allocation Act." Lee stated that Su's opposition to reforming this act would mean New Taipei City would lose out on necessary funding, effectively being "skinned twice" – once for the reduced subsidies and again for not receiving its due share of resources.

Rental subsidies used to be fully funded by the central government. Now they say it's discounted because of the 'Fiscal Allocation Act,' but my opponent opposes the 'Fiscal Allocation Act.'

— Lee Ssu-chuanExplaining the financial implications of the current act and his opponent's position.

"This should be asked of my opponent, Su Chiao-hui, who has consistently opposed the 'Fiscal Allocation Act,'" Lee asserted during a meeting with party cadres. He urged Su to clarify her position, questioning whether she supports the act, which he believes is essential for fair financial distribution between the central government and local authorities. Lee's remarks aim to frame Su's opposition as detrimental to the city's financial well-being.

For New Taipei City, it means being skinned twice: not receiving the subsidies that should have been given, and not getting what is rightfully ours.

— Lee Ssu-chuanDescribing the negative financial impact on New Taipei City if the act is not reformed.
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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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