Zhubei Mayoral Race: DPP Continues Strategic Planning, KMT and TPP to Select Candidate via Poll
The mayoral election race in Zhubei, Hsinchu County is heating up. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Hsinchu County chapter stated it is systematically finalizing its election strategy. Yang Wen-ke, chairman of the Kuomintang (KMT) Hsinchu County chapter, said the KMT and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) will each nominate a candidate, and then a poll will determine the strongest single contender. TPP Chairman Huang Kuo-chang said today that they will nominate Hsinchu City Deputy Mayor Chiu Chen-yuan.
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(CNA reporter Lu Kang-chun, Hsinchu County, May 20) The mayoral election race in Zhubei, Hsinchu County, is heating up. The Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) Hsinchu County chapter stated that it is systematically completing its various election strategies. Yang Wen-ke, chairman of the Kuomintang (KMT) Hsinchu County chapter, said that the party will nominate a candidate, and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) will do likewise, after which a poll will be conducted to produce the strongest candidate.
Taiwan People's Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang said today that the party will nominate Hsinchu City Deputy Mayor Chiu Chen-yuan to run for mayor of Zhubei, Hsinchu County. The Hsinchu City Government stated that Chiu submitted his resignation yesterday, which took effect today.
The DPP's Hsinchu County chapter stated in a written message that it is currently conducting nomination and primary poll-related work for county councilors and will systematically complete all election preparations.
DPP Zhubei Mayor Cheng Chao-fang said in a media interview that the Zhubei City Office has only 84 civil servants but has brought about a transformative change to the city. He added that the increased attention on the year-end Zhubei mayoral election proves that "if you want to get things done, you don't have to be limited by administrative levels."
Yang Wen-ke, who is also the Hsinchu County Magistrate, said in a media interview today that the Zhubei mayoral election has been designated a special electoral district by the KMT central headquarters, and the strongest candidate will be selected through a fair process. According to the plan, both the KMT and TPP will put forward their own candidates, and then the strongest candidate will be determined through a poll, with hopes for a gentleman's contest.
KMT Hsinchu County Councilor Chiu Ching-ya, who has announced her candidacy for Zhubei mayor, stated in a written message that she respects and blesses all who are willing to engage in public affairs and work for Zhubei. She said that regardless of how the situation evolves, she will continue to listen to public opinion on the front lines and strive for the next stage of Zhubei's development.
KMT Hsinchu County Councilor Wu Hsu-chih, who has also expressed his intention to run for Zhubei mayor, noted in a written message that he hopes the KMT can select an outstanding candidate by the end of May. He pointed out that a true "Blue-White cooperation" should be based on a thorough understanding of the local area and sufficient communication and alignment on the vision for Zhubei to bring greater happiness to the people.
Taiwan People's Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang said today that the party will nominate Hsinchu City Deputy Mayor Chiu Chen-yuan to run for mayor of Zhubei, Hsinchu County. The Hsinchu City Government stated that Chiu submitted his resignation yesterday, which took effect today.
The DPP's Hsinchu County chapter stated in a written message that it is currently conducting nomination and primary poll-related work for county councilors and will systematically complete all election preparations.
DPP Zhubei Mayor Cheng Chao-fang said in a media interview that the Zhubei City Office has only 84 civil servants but has brought about a transformative change to the city. He added that the increased attention on the year-end Zhubei mayoral election proves that "if you want to get things done, you don't have to be limited by administrative levels."
Yang Wen-ke, who is also the Hsinchu County Magistrate, said in a media interview today that the Zhubei mayoral election has been designated a special electoral district by the KMT central headquarters, and the strongest candidate will be selected through a fair process. According to the plan, both the KMT and TPP will put forward their own candidates, and then the strongest candidate will be determined through a poll, with hopes for a gentleman's contest.
KMT Hsinchu County Councilor Chiu Ching-ya, who has announced her candidacy for Zhubei mayor, stated in a written message that she respects and blesses all who are willing to engage in public affairs and work for Zhubei. She said that regardless of how the situation evolves, she will continue to listen to public opinion on the front lines and strive for the next stage of Zhubei's development.
KMT Hsinchu County Councilor Wu Hsu-chih, who has also expressed his intention to run for Zhubei mayor, noted in a written message that he hopes the KMT can select an outstanding candidate by the end of May. He pointed out that a true "Blue-White cooperation" should be based on a thorough understanding of the local area and sufficient communication and alignment on the vision for Zhubei to bring greater happiness to the people.