Major’s Remarks:
1. Thanks to the Economic Development Bureau and the Culture Affairs Bureau for their dedicated efforts in organizing the Taiwan Design Expo, which concluded successfully. The event attracted an impressive 4.2 million visitors, showcasing the city's unique fusion of history and technology. We ask the Culture Affairs Bureau to continue assisting with the dismantling of the exhibits and to collaborate with the Tourism and Travel Bureau to feature the West Market as another distinctive city tour option, alongside the Xinhua Fruit and Vegetable Market. In addition to the exhibits from the Taiwan Design Expo, the West Market also received high praise from visitors during the event. Following the expo, vendors will gradually settle into the West Market space. This move aims to sustain the expo’s momentum, revitalizing the economy and tourism within the West Market area. Through renovations, the West Market, once in decline, has been given a fresh look and is poised to become a new tourist attraction. We also request that the relevant bureaus and departments plan parking arrangements around the West Market area.
2. It is currently the peak season for many of Tainan’s agricultural specialties, including green-skinned ponkans, flax, burdock, milkfish, and mullet roe. All bureaus and departments are encouraged to promote the purchase of these local products among the public. Additionally, the Education Bureau is requested to implement food and agricultural education in schools, encouraging students to consume fresh, seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables. This initiative aims to foster a strong connection to and appreciation for local agriculture among Tainan students from a young age.
3. The Social Affairs Bureau is requested to compile the total subsidy amount for households affected by flooding during Typhoon Gaemi for my reference. Additionally, the Transportation Bureau is requested to compile the final total subsidy amount for vehicles damaged by flooding during Typhoon Gaemi for my reference.