Taipei City Government

On May 31, Mayor Ko Wen-je attended an interpellation session at Taipei City Council.
 
In response to city councilor request to improve hygiene and safety of public restrooms in tourist night markets, Ko said there should be a renewal plan for the night markets and that he would meet with Market Administration Office to find ways for effective improvements.
 
As for the possibility of establishing a red-light district, the mayor pointed out that the first step to solving a problem is to face it, adding that a task force has been assigned to gather opinions from society. He furthered that with confirmed cases of HIV infection on the rise, prevention is the first step for management from a public health perspective. There are also legal issues to consider, the mayor remarked.
 
The mayor agreed with city councilor’s opinion about establishing subsidy standards to support indigenous children who may miss opportunities due to limited financial means.
 
As for the location of the aboriginal culture park, the mayor said the Department of Cultural Affairs is still working on it with Yuanshan being considered as the possible choice.
 
In response to city councilor question whether the municipal government has reviewed last year’s Double Ninth Festival mountain hiking event, Ko stressed that the city government is a team that keeps reflecting on itself to avoid repeating old mistakes and to improve as it moves along.