Former Taiwan People's Party Yunlin County Chairman Lin Jing-guan Joins DPP to Run for County Councilor
Lin Jing-guan, former chairman of the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) Yunlin County chapter, has accepted a nomination from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to run for County Councilor in Yunlin's first electoral district. Lin stated he is returning to his roots and will continue to serve the local community.
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Lin Jing-guan, former chairman of the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) Yunlin County chapter, yesterday accepted a nomination from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to run for County Councilor in Yunlin's first electoral district. Lin Jing-guan emphasized that this move is not a change of direction but a return to his original starting point, vowing to continue his deep cultivation in the region and serve the local community.
Lin Jing-guan and his elder sister, Lin Shu-fen, both served as chairpersons of the TPP's Yunlin County chapter. Last month, dissatisfied with the TPP's central committee's insistence on allowing a councilor candidate involved in a corruption case to participate in the councilor primary election, they led several party members in a collective resignation. Now, Lin Jing-guan has accepted the DPP's nomination to contest the election for County Councilor in Yunlin's first electoral district (Douliu, Linnei, Citong) at the end of the year, once again becoming a topic of political discussion.
Lin Jing-guan issued a press release stating that he comes from a family long involved in local service. His father, Lin Sheng-xiong, was a DPP-affiliated Yunlin County Councilor and a long-time figure who fought for Taiwan outside the party system. He followed his father into the DPP at the age of 23 and became involved in local affairs, starting from grassroots service and gradually participating in policy learning and local operations, which laid the foundation for his initial understanding and beliefs in politics.
Speaking about his past political journey, Lin Jing-guan admitted that he chose to join a third force out of a desire for more diverse voices and checks and balances in Taiwanese politics, hoping to bring new possibilities to the local area. However, after several years of actual participation, he gradually felt a disconnect between some ideals and his own values, even finding himself unable to effectively respond to public opinion at critical moments. This led him to re-examine his position and direction.
Lin Jing-guan emphasized that only with aligned ideals can every step be taken steadily and firmly. After careful consideration, he has decided to return to the familiar value system he recognizes and start anew.
Lin Jing-guan stressed that his passion for local service has never changed. In the future, he will continue to listen to public opinion and respond to needs. He also hopes to rally more forces concerned about Yunlin's development to work together for the local area. (Editor: Chen Qingfang) 1150421
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Lin Jing-guan and his elder sister, Lin Shu-fen, both served as chairpersons of the TPP's Yunlin County chapter. Last month, dissatisfied with the TPP's central committee's insistence on allowing a councilor candidate involved in a corruption case to participate in the councilor primary election, they led several party members in a collective resignation. Now, Lin Jing-guan has accepted the DPP's nomination to contest the election for County Councilor in Yunlin's first electoral district (Douliu, Linnei, Citong) at the end of the year, once again becoming a topic of political discussion.
Lin Jing-guan issued a press release stating that he comes from a family long involved in local service. His father, Lin Sheng-xiong, was a DPP-affiliated Yunlin County Councilor and a long-time figure who fought for Taiwan outside the party system. He followed his father into the DPP at the age of 23 and became involved in local affairs, starting from grassroots service and gradually participating in policy learning and local operations, which laid the foundation for his initial understanding and beliefs in politics.
Speaking about his past political journey, Lin Jing-guan admitted that he chose to join a third force out of a desire for more diverse voices and checks and balances in Taiwanese politics, hoping to bring new possibilities to the local area. However, after several years of actual participation, he gradually felt a disconnect between some ideals and his own values, even finding himself unable to effectively respond to public opinion at critical moments. This led him to re-examine his position and direction.
Lin Jing-guan emphasized that only with aligned ideals can every step be taken steadily and firmly. After careful consideration, he has decided to return to the familiar value system he recognizes and start anew.
Lin Jing-guan stressed that his passion for local service has never changed. In the future, he will continue to listen to public opinion and respond to needs. He also hopes to rally more forces concerned about Yunlin's development to work together for the local area. (Editor: Chen Qingfang) 1150421
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