Lu Xiuyan kicks off Taichung mayor election campaign, denounces air pollution and promises to restore subsidies for the elderly

China Taiwan Net, March 24: According to Taiwan’s "China Times Electronic News", the Kuomintang nominated Taichung Mayor Lu Xiuyan, a candidate for the mayor of Taichung, for a political briefing at Xinxing Palace in Dali District on the evening of the 23rd. She emphasized that the sudden deterioration of the air in Taichung in the past two or three years made her unbearable to come forward, and promised to restore the health insurance subsidy for the 65-year-old if she is elected, asking supporters to canvass for her.

Lu Xiuyan reiterated to her supporters that she would earnestly work hard to win back to Taichung, and emphasized that she cooperated with the then mayor Hu Zhiqiang in her tenure as a "legislator" to successfully build Taiwan Expressway 74. She said that this route came from Taichung City, and she sought a subsidy of NT$36.3 billion from the central government, so that people in Dali can reach all directions and save time. She promised that in the future, as mayor, she will continue to build her hometown in this way.

She also emphasized that her running for mayor is mainly because the air in Taichung City has suddenly deteriorated under the DPP in recent years. When Taipei and the south are okay, Taichung is spraying black smoke. Every breath is The polluted air jeopardized the health of the villagers, so she couldn't bear to come forward. The Dali area is also the most polluted area, which also makes her stand up for the election and can't let the air in her hometown, which she actively strives for construction, become worse.

Lu Xiuyan also reiterated that the Taichung Thermal Power Plant should improve first before issuing a license. If the air does not improve, all medium-fire operating permits cannot be extended. She said that when the DPP is in power, there is a shortage of electricity across Taiwan, and CLP will send electricity to Taipei. If she becomes the mayor, she will ask Taichung to give priority to electricity. One or two operating permits will be suspended first, and the electricity will be sent to Taipei after the air improves.

In addition, she also promised to restore the health insurance subsidy for people over 65 years old when Hu Zhiqiang was the mayor. She said that the elderly need medical care most, but after Lin Jialong became the mayor, this subsidy was deleted. Kaohsiung, Taoyuan, New Taipei City, and Taipei City all have this health insurance subsidy. Taichung City has a budget of 190 billion yuan, and Lin Jialong also borrowed 60 billion yuan. , But delete the elderly health insurance subsidy. She promised to recover after being elected, and to help her canvass votes by word of mouth. (China Taiwan Network Gao Xu)