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New Taipei City Councilor Huang Yong-chang can run for re-election after election law amendment

Taiwan's legislature passed an amendment to the Public Officials Election and Recall Act, removing the disqualification for candidates sentenced to probation or community service. This change, dubbed the 'Gao Hung-an clause,' allows New Taipei City Councilor Huang Yong-chang, previously disqualified due to a probation sentence, to run for re-election. The amendment also adds a disqualification for those convicted of fraud offenses.

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Taipei City Council questions 7.4 million NTD cost for pedestrian sunshades

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Taipei City Council questions 7.4 million NTD cost for pedestrian sunshades

Taipei City's plan for 8 pedestrian sunshades in Xinyi District faces scrutiny over a reported cost of 7.4 million NTD per unit. Councilor Jian Shu-pei alleges discrepancies in budget applications and questions the use of an "open contract" for what she deems an unreasonable public art project.

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Taipei City Council Debates Free Childcare for Second Child

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Taipei City Council Debates Free Childcare for Second Child

Taipei City Council members urged the city government to prioritize second-born children for public childcare slots, not just subsidies, citing insufficient capacity. The government plans to expand public childcare facilities, aiming to implement the priority for second children next year.

Taipei City Councilor Lin Chen-yu Reveals Long-Term Harassment with Genital Photos via Fake Accounts

Taipei City Councilor Lin Chen-yu revealed on Facebook that she has been persistently harassed with genital photos sent from fake accounts for years. Despite blocking, new accounts continue to message her, highlighting the ease of online sexual harassment for perpetrators and the burden on victims. She spoke out to give a voice to those who suffer in silence.

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Taipei City Councilor Criticizes Incomplete Traffic Line Markings, Mayor Promises Unified Standards

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Taipei City Councilor Criticizes Incomplete Traffic Line Markings, Mayor Promises Unified Standards

Taipei City Councilor Yen Jo-fang criticized the city's "half-baked" traffic line markings, which confuse drivers and pedestrians. Mayor Chiang Wan-an acknowledged the issues and pledged to establish unified standards within three months.

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Taipei City Councilor Criticizes Mayor's Timeline for Luzhou-Shezi Bridge

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Taipei City Councilor Criticizes Mayor's Timeline for Luzhou-Shezi Bridge

Taipei City Councilor Lin Yen-feng criticized Mayor Chiang Wan-an's timeline for the Luzhou-Shezi Bridge, stating it's projected to finish in 2039, not within a single mayoral term. Chiang countered, calling the remarks 'smear tactics' and promising to expedite the project.

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Taipei City Councilor Questions Data Integrity Hindering Urban Renewal

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Taipei City Councilor Questions Data Integrity Hindering Urban Renewal

Taipei City Councilor Hsu Shu-hua highlighted issues with old building data, where a 60-year-old property in Xinyi District, despite near 90% resident consent for urban renewal, was rejected due to mismatched building permits. The city aims to streamline the process for over 12,000 old buildings.

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New Taipei City Councilor Highlights Urban-Rural Childcare Disparity

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New Taipei City Councilor Highlights Urban-Rural Childcare Disparity

New Taipei City Councilor Lin Yi-chi criticized the city's childcare resource imbalance, noting that while the city has 130 public childcare centers, remote areas like Pingxi, Shuangxi, and Gongliao have none, with only Ruifang having one. Mayor Hou Yu-ih acknowledged the challenges in establishing centers in remote areas and pledged to expand Ruifang's center capacity and explore temporary childcare options.

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Taipei City Councilor Criticizes Health Bureau Over Smoking Room Maintenance

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Taipei City Councilor Criticizes Health Bureau Over Smoking Room Maintenance

Taipei City Councilor Hung Wan-chen criticized the Health Bureau for unclear responsibilities regarding smoking room maintenance. She questioned the bureau's claim of not knowing about private sector involvement, citing a recent response stating no adoption matters were in place. Hung also pointed out discrepancies in budget allocation and the classification of smoking rooms as road-related projects.

Taipei City Councilor Candidate Liu Pin-hsin Praises President Lai's 'Resilience' in First Two Years

Taipei City Councilor candidate Liu Pin-hsin described President Lai Ching-te and Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim's first two years in office as "resilient." She contrasted this with Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an's approach, criticizing him for blaming the central government for local issues. Liu highlighted the administration's ability to navigate legislative challenges and maintain national operations.

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