Chiang Wan-an reports on general budget, blue, green, and white councilors focus questioning on rat infestation
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an reported on the general budget, but councilors' questions mainly focused on the rat infestation. Opposition councilors pointed out rat problems in city hall and schools, and expressed concerns about a shortage of rodenticide antidotes, while KMT councilors supported the city government. Chiang Wan-an pledged to fully address the rat issue.
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(Central News Agency reporter Liu Jianbang, Chen Yuting, Taipei, 6th) Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an today attended the city council to report on the general budget, with most councilors' questions focusing on rat infestation. Green camp councilors revealed that classroom curtains had been chewed by rats and pointed out that there had been rats in the city hall building in the past. White camp councilors were concerned about the quantity of rodenticide antidotes, while blue camp councilors strongly supported the city government.
The Taipei City Council held a regular meeting this afternoon, where Chiang Wan-an led city government officials to report on the "First Supplementary (Reduced) Budget Proposal for Taipei City in 115 (2026)" and answered questions. Councilors from various parties then took turns asking questions, focusing on the rat infestation issue.
Taipei City Councilor Chen Yi-chun of the Democratic Progressive Party stated that data showed rats had been present in the city hall building in 2023, and the city government had subsequently implemented a rat control program. She added that a fatal case of Hantavirus occurred early this year, and while Chiang Wan-an held the bureaus accountable, the response was still slow. Chiang Wan-an countered by asking for a definition of rat infestation, but also stated that regardless of the number of rats, the city would make every effort to eradicate them.
Taipei City Councilor Hung Wan-chen of the Democratic Progressive Party said that parents complained about rats invading campuses, with low-grade classroom curtains being chewed through by rats, and teachers being asked to assist with the problem, leading to an increase in workload. In addition, city council documents showed that a Hantavirus case occurred in Taipei in January, but Chiang Wan-an ordered the lifting of rat control listing in March.
Chiang Wan-an stated that the city would continue to clean and disinfect school environments and strengthen health education. Lifting the listing meant returning to daily environmental cleaning and disinfection.
Hung Wan-chen also asked about the supporting measures for "rat detection specialists." Chiang Wan-an explained that the principle is clear: three "no's" - "no allowing rats to come, no allowing rats to eat, no allowing rats to live." If households encounter difficult situations, the city government will provide professional detection specialists for advice. However, Hung Wan-chen believes the policy was rushed and would burden grassroots civil servants.
Taipei City Councilor Chang Chih-hao of the Taiwan People's Party stated that many pet owners are worried about their pets accidentally ingesting rodenticide and are concerned that there may not be enough antidotes in Taipei's animal hospitals, requesting the city government to propose to the central government to open up animal-specific antidotes.
Chiang Wan-an asked the Animal Protection Office to confirm whether the relevant medicines were sufficient. Director Chen Ying-hao added that there are currently enough antidotes in Taipei's animal hospitals, and they will continue to review the stock and provide councilors' opinions to the central government for reference.
Taipei City Councilor Yang Chih-dou of the Kuomintang said that the city government had proposed many measures to deal with the rat infestation, and many people had also offered suggestions for rat eradication. Chiang Wan-an replied that the city was willing to adopt and listen to all feasible methods proposed for rat control.
Taipei City Councilor Wang Chih-ping of the Kuomintang said that the rat issue had been politicized, and there were other more important municipal issues for Chiang Wan-an to address. (Editor: Hsiao Bowen) 1150506
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(Central News Agency reporter Liu Jianbang, Chen Yuting, Taipei, 6th) Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an today attended the city council to report on the general budget, with most councilors' questions focusing on rat infestation. Green camp councilors revealed that classroom curtains had been chewed by rats and pointed out that there had been rats in the city hall building in the past. White camp councilors were concerned about the quantity of rodenticide antidotes, while blue camp councilors strongly supported the city government.
The Taipei City Council held a regular meeting this afternoon, where Chiang Wan-an led city government officials to report on the "First Supplementary (Reduced) Budget Proposal for Taipei City in 115 (2026)" and answered questions. Councilors from various parties then took turns asking questions, focusing on the rat infestation issue.
Taipei City Councilor Chen Yi-chun of the Democratic Progressive Party stated that data showed rats had been present in the city hall building in 2023, and the city government had subsequently implemented a rat control program. She added that a fatal case of Hantavirus occurred early this year, and while Chiang Wan-an held the bureaus accountable, the response was still slow. Chiang Wan-an countered by asking for a definition of rat infestation, but also stated that regardless of the number of rats, the city would make every effort to eradicate them.
Taipei City Councilor Hung Wan-chen of the Democratic Progressive Party said that parents complained about rats invading campuses, with low-grade classroom curtains being chewed through by rats, and teachers being asked to assist with the problem, leading to an increase in workload. In addition, city council documents showed that a Hantavirus case occurred in Taipei in January, but Chiang Wan-an ordered the lifting of rat control listing in March.
Chiang Wan-an stated that the city would continue to clean and disinfect school environments and strengthen health education. Lifting the listing meant returning to daily environmental cleaning and disinfection.
Hung Wan-chen also asked about the supporting measures for "rat detection specialists." Chiang Wan-an explained that the principle is clear: three "no's" - "no allowing rats to come, no allowing rats to eat, no allowing rats to live." If households encounter difficult situations, the city government will provide professional detection specialists for advice. However, Hung Wan-chen believes the policy was rushed and would burden grassroots civil servants.
Taipei City Councilor Chang Chih-hao of the Taiwan People's Party stated that many pet owners are worried about their pets accidentally ingesting rodenticide and are concerned that there may not be enough antidotes in Taipei's animal hospitals, requesting the city government to propose to the central government to open up animal-specific antidotes.
Chiang Wan-an asked the Animal Protection Office to confirm whether the relevant medicines were sufficient. Director Chen Ying-hao added that there are currently enough antidotes in Taipei's animal hospitals, and they will continue to review the stock and provide councilors' opinions to the central government for reference.
Taipei City Councilor Yang Chih-dou of the Kuomintang said that the city government had proposed many measures to deal with the rat infestation, and many people had also offered suggestions for rat eradication. Chiang Wan-an replied that the city was willing to adopt and listen to all feasible methods proposed for rat control.
Taipei City Councilor Wang Chih-ping of the Kuomintang said that the rat issue had been politicized, and there were other more important municipal issues for Chiang Wan-an to address. (Editor: Hsiao Bowen) 1150506
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