Yilan candidate Lin Kuo-chang urges swift budget passage for flood control

Lin Kuo-chang, a candidate for Yilan County magistrate representing the Democratic Progressive Party, visited Su'ao on Tuesday, calling for the Legislative Yuan to expedite the passage of the national budget to ensure timely funding for local flood control and disaster relief.

Addressing concerns about heavy rainfall and flooding in the Su'ao area, exacerbated by extreme weather, Lin emphasized the urgency of securing funds for crucial infrastructure projects. He promised that if elected, he would collaborate with the central government to advance flood diversion projects for the Su'ao River, accelerate the installation of pumping stations in the Xinma area, comprehensively optimize the urban stormwater drainage system in Su'ao, and initiate a sewage system project to fundamentally improve water quality and environmental sanitation.

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Urging the Legislative Yuan to pass the budget as soon as possible so that local flood control funds can be smoothly in place.

Beyond flood control, Lin outlined a vision for Su'ao's development, aiming to leverage its coastal resources for new forms of marine tourism. He also proposed implementing a modern cold chain system to aid in the marketing of local seafood and supporting the transition of traditional fisheries by accelerating the acquisition of old vessels. Lin expressed strong support for Longde Shipbuilding Company's research and development of unmanned vessels, envisioning Su'ao as a hub for next-generation defense technology industries.

Su'ao Township Mayor Li Ming-che noted that while the Executive Yuan had approved 1.2 billion New Taiwan dollars for flood control following last year's disaster, the funds require legislative approval before they can be utilized. Lin reiterated the critical need for these flood control works and industrial transformation, urging for the swift passage of the central budget to prevent delays.

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The budget needs to be reviewed and passed by the Legislative Yuan before it can be used.