Lin Yueh-chin Returns to Hometown to Run for Miaoli Mayor, Lai Ching-te: Give Miaoli's Daughter a Chance

Central News Agency, reporter Yeh Su-ping, Taipei, June 17

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Miaoli County branch recently nominated DPP at-large legislator Lin Yueh-chin to run for Miaoli City mayor. President Lai Ching-te, who concurrently serves as DPP chair, today draped a campaign sash on Lin, calling on all Miaoli residents to give Lin—a professional and warm-hearted 'daughter of Miaoli'—an opportunity to serve her hometown.

The DPP held a press conference to announce nominations for county and city mayoral candidates, officially endorsing Wu Shu-chin, wife of Penghu County Magistrate Chen Kuang-fu, and Lin Yueh-chin for the Penghu and Miaoli mayoral races, respectively. Lai stated that although the two nominees represent different counties, both are outstanding women widely admired for their achievements in social welfare and for stepping forward with a strong sense of mission during challenging times.

Lai revealed that Lin's response when he approached her about running for Miaoli mayor still surprises him today.

According to Lai, Lin did not hesitate. She said she is a daughter of Miaoli and a Hakka woman who has lived away from home for many years, and she deeply hopes Miaoli can keep pace with progress. If given the chance, she is willing to run in this difficult election, bringing back her 30 years of experience in social welfare service and two years of national-level legislative insight to run for mayor of her hometown.

Lai pointed out that the Miaoli county magistrate election is already a tough battleground for the DPP, and the Miaoli City mayoral race is even more challenging. Although the DPP has yet to win broad approval from Miaoli's residents, the party has never abandoned its commitment to developing Miaoli and serving its people.

Lai emphasized that Chen Pin-an for county magistrate and Lin Yueh-chin for city mayor are the best possible candidates. Going forward, Lin and Chen will work together, combining national-level experience with deep local engagement, forming a 'dual engine' to drive Miaoli's progress. Together with other DPP candidates, they aim to transform Miaoli and build a new future.

Lin Yueh-chin stated that her 30 years of dedication to child, youth, and vulnerable populations have shaped her core motivation: 'Taking care of every household' is why she is running. Miaoli City holds advantages in healthcare, administration, education, and location, and should not be limited by the label of a 'difficult electoral district.'

She pledged to leverage her expertise in social welfare and criminology to strengthen public safety, integrate community care systems, and improve transportation links to nearby science parks. She also plans to collaborate with universities to promote youth entrepreneurship and AI-powered data logistics, enabling young people to build careers at home while ensuring seniors no longer feel isolated.

Lin said her next step is to walk every alley and enter every neighborhood, telling residents, 'Lin Yueh-chin is the best choice.' (Edited by Lin Ko-lun, Wan Shu-chang) 1150617

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