Yilan City Candidate Proposes Increased Birth, Senior Allowances

Yilan City mayoral candidate Han Ying has unveiled a "welfare upgrade" initiative aimed at combating population loss and enhancing social benefits within the city. Speaking on the podcast "Local Strange Stories," Han Ying shared her deep connection to Yilan, referencing local landmarks and products while expressing concern over the city's demographic challenges.

Han Ying's proposal significantly boosts the municipal birth subsidy, raising it from NT$12,000 to NT$20,000. Additionally, her plan introduces a new monthly nutrition subsidy of NT$3,000 for children aged 0 to 2. These measures are designed to support young families and encourage childbirth in the region.

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Yilan City is currently facing problems such as population loss, and compared to other townships in Yilan, current welfare still has significant room for improvement.

The initiative also addresses the needs of the elderly by increasing the "Chongyang Respect for the Aged" allowance across different age brackets. Seniors aged 65-79 will see their allowance rise to NT$1,200, those aged 80-89 to NT$2,000, and those aged 90-99 to NT$6,000. Centenarians will receive a special bonus of NT$50,000, reflecting a commitment to honoring the city's oldest residents.

Han Ying emphasized that effective local governance requires long-term commitment and a deep understanding of residents' needs, rather than superficial campaign tactics. She positioned herself and the Democratic Progressive Party's county magistrate candidate, Lin Guo-zhang, as dedicated local figures committed to Yilan's future, contrasting themselves with candidates lacking deep roots in the community.

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Good local governance is definitely not a last-minute effort for elections, nor can it be understood through empty slogans and political bickering.