Deputy Mayor Tai’s remarks:
1. The number of local transmission cases in Taiwan remains quite high, especially in northern Taiwan and Kaohsiung. I ask all bureaus to strictly implement epidemic prevention measures, particularly real-name identification and hand sanitizing measures in public spaces. Competent authorities must enhance inspections and further promote such measures. The government's strategy is to work toward eliminating severe cases while increasing vaccine coverage and strengthening day-to-day epidemic prevention measures, which will minimize the impact of the pandemic, reduce the harm that the virus has on the human body, and alleviate the burden of medical professionals.
2. President Tsai has announced Taiwan's commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Central Government has also announced a roadmap for achieving this goal. The European Union's carbon border tax system will also be implemented in Taiwan starting next year. I ask the Environmental Protection Bureau and concerned departments to proactively implement net carbon zero policies. The schedule for implementing relevant measures should be managed by the government. I ask the Economic Development Bureau to help businesses conduct carbon inventorying and to continue promoting green and energy-saving practices.
3. The ongoing Ukraine-Russia war has led to inflation and resource shortages around the world. Therefore, the Civil Affairs Bureau should put extra thought into the demolishment and reconstruction of the Baihe District Office building and the construction project for the new North District Office building. Please submit your final plans to the mayor’s office for approval.
4. The municipal government plans to rename a road after local martyr Tang Te-chang. The Civil Affairs Bureau should oversee the administrative procedures for changing road signs and addresses along this avenue. Newly developed roads that are not connected to residential areas, such as Sinhua Fruit and Vegetable Market and Yansing Junior High School, should be named after something with local or historical significance.
5. I encourage colleagues who have attended training or lectures to promote what they have learned to their departments. The Civil Affairs Bureau was planning on organizing a training course for heads of departments; however, this course was postponed because of the pandemic. Please consider offering this course after the number of COVID-19 cases has dropped.