Taipei City Government

Mayor Ko Wen-je attended an interpellation session at Taipei City Council on May 28.
 
In response to city councilor request for a comprehensive review on Wanhua developments and the inclusion of opinions of borough leaders and local gentry in the policy making process, Ko said relevant issues are already placed on the meeting agenda and borough heads have been invited to the meetings for opinion exchanges. The mayor stressed that while follow-ups are important, compliance with administrative regulations is a must.
 
The mayor agreed with city councilor’s proposal on setting aside funding to equip police officers with heat resistant gear and rain gear. In response to city councilor’s request of resurrecting allowance for senior citizens, Ko said that still requires further thoughts.
 
The mayor pointed out that numerous projects are being implemented with steady progress and in efficient manners. Taipei is the only municipality in Taiwan that continues to pay off its debt. He stresses that improved efficiency and reduced public expenditure are key factors in changing the political culture.
 
On the scope of the applications of the senior citizen card, Ko said the card for elders is designed to encourage the elderly to go out and live an active life. It requires further analysis to determine whether the application scope of the card should be expanded to cover purchases of daily necessities.

Ko stresses that he will remain focused on fulfilling his role to the fullest and doing his best while in office.