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Yunlin election countdown: KMT candidate Chang Chia-chun vows to continue county development

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Yunlin County Magistrate Zhang Li-shan passed the baton to legislative member Chang Chia-chun, the KMT's candidate for county magistrate.
  • Chang Chia-chun pledged to continue the county's development projects if elected.
  • The handover occurred 100 days before the year-end local elections.

With 100 days remaining until the year-end local elections, Kuomintang (KMT) legislative member Chang Chia-chun, the party's candidate for Yunlin County magistrate, held a press conference to outline her vision. Outgoing County Magistrate Zhang Li-shan attended the event, symbolically passing the "baton" to Chang, expressing her hope that Chang will continue the county's ongoing development projects.

Zhang Li-shan stated that as her term nears its end, her primary concern is the progress and improvement of Yunlin County. She emphasized the importance of continuing successful policies for future generations. Zhang highlighted Chang's three terms as a legislator, her deep understanding of Yunlin's agriculture, development, and industry, and her seamless cooperation with the county government as key reasons why she is the best choice to lead Yunlin's future.

The progress made over the past eight years in Yunlin cannot be reset. The next four years must continue to move forward from the current foundation. I promise that taking over is a responsibility. If elected county magistrate, I will definitely continue to promote good policies and construction, bringing a better life and future to the people of Yunlin County.

โ€” Chang Chia-chunChang Chia-chun, KMT candidate for Yunlin County magistrate, pledged to continue ongoing development projects.

Chang Chia-chun pledged that the progress made over the past eight years would not be reversed. She committed to building upon the current foundation in the next four years, accepting the responsibility of leadership. If elected, Chang promised to continue implementing beneficial policies and development projects, aiming to bring a better life and future to the residents of Yunlin County. She also presented a policy white paper for the Yunlin Museum of Art, proposing an international design competition for its architecture and ensuring it will host international exhibitions, local art collections, and digital performances.

Good policies must be continued to plan for the future of the next generation and deepen roots in our hometown. The achievements of the county government team in recent years are evident to all. In the future, we need someone capable and willing to take responsibility. Chang Chia-chun has three terms of legislative experience and is thoroughly familiar with Yunlin's agriculture, various developments, and industrial progress. She has also cooperated seamlessly with the county government team, making her the best candidate to lead Yunlin's future.

โ€” Zhang Li-shanYunlin County Magistrate Zhang Li-shan endorsed Chang Chia-chun as her successor.
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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.