Mayor’s Remarks:
1. Tainan’s major Lantern Festival events all concluded this week. I want to thank concerned departments for their hard work. I ask the departments that organized these events to gather the experiences of Tainan and other municipalities in hosting such events and review feedback from the public. For example, issues regarding public restrooms at Yuejin Lantern Festival were reported. Concerned departments should assist in solving these issues as soon as possible so that we can fulfill our duties to the public.
2. Last week, the municipal government convened a meeting on drought prevention with central government agencies. Concerned departments should act in accordance with the conclusions of this meeting and simultaneously increase water sources and reduce water consumption. Representatives from Yunlin, Chiayi, Pingtung, and Tainan have all been invited to a drought-prevention meeting held by the central government. We should seize this opportunity and share our experience in drought prevention with other municipalities and the central government. The Secretariat has already implemented water-saving measures in the municipal building. I ask the Fire Department, Police Department, household registration offices, and other concerned departments to also implement similar measures in restrooms. I ask the Bureau of Economic Development to establish rewards programs to incentivize the public to save water. The Bureau of Economic Development should communicate with the Water Resources Bureau and confirm the efficacy of promoting water-saving measures to the public, adjusting water level warnings, and reducing water pressure during the evenings. The Bureau of Economic Development should also encourage Southern Taiwan Science Park Administration to increase the use of reclaimed water.
3. I ask the Cultural Affairs Bureau to provide free entry tickets for the 2023 FOCASA Circus Arts Festival to top students in rural areas. Please also make parking plans accordingly and allocate designated areas near the venue for street performers.