Candidate for Mayor of Miaoli Chen Pin-an

Unofficial translation: 「幸福苗栗,萬事品安」 · Slogan source: 臉書粉絲專頁 (in Chinese) ↗

The nominee's three headline policies

  1. Child growth accounts: the county deposits NT$1,000 a month for ages 0 to 18

    Childcare

    What residents worry about: I want to save an education fund for my kid, but I never manage to.

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    兒少成長專戶:縣府每月提撥1,000元給0至18歲

    「兒少成長專戶」則由縣府每月提撥1000元予0至18歲
    Source: News report · 聯合新聞網・苗栗未來基金與兒少成長專戶 (in Chinese) ↗
  2. Set up a "Miaoli Future Fund" whose principal is kept for good

    Governance

    What residents worry about: Funding for rural schools and elder care is unstable every year.

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    成立「苗栗未來基金」,本金永續留存

    「苗栗未來基金」規畫以10億+N,本金永續留存
    Source: News report · 聯合新聞網・苗栗未來基金與兒少成長專戶 (in Chinese) ↗
  3. A "10-minute play circle", mapping parks and green space

    Childcare

    What residents worry about: There's no fun, safe park nearby, so the kids just scroll on phones.

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    推動「十分鐘遊戲圈」,盤點公園與綠地

    首先要推動「十分鐘遊戲圈」,全面盤點18鄉鎮市公園與綠地
    Source: News report · 聯合新聞網・遊戲宜居城市承諾 (in Chinese) ↗

14 more policies

  1. Childcare allowances and a public daycare in every township

    Childcare

    What residents worry about: We live in the countryside, and the nearest public daycare is a long drive.

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    發放育兒津貼,推動一鄉鎮一公托

    從提出育兒津貼、一鄉鎮一公托到十分鐘遊戲圈的政見
    Source: News report · 聯合新聞網・遊戲宜居城市承諾 (in Chinese) ↗
  2. Collect old buildings' and local stories and turn them into teaching materials

    Culture & tourism

    What residents worry about: My kids know nothing about our hometown's history.

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    採集老建築與地方故事,轉化為在地教材

    採集各地老建築、地方產業、族群文化、歷史事件等,轉化為出版、影像、展覽及在地教材
    Source: News report · 自由時報・文化資產五大行動 (in Chinese) ↗
  3. Paid learning for young people on historic restoration sites

    Youth

    What residents worry about: I want to learn to restore old houses, but can't find a master to teach me.

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    讓青年進入古蹟修復現場,提供有薪學習

    提供青年進入實際修復現場的有薪學習機會
    Source: News report · 自由時報・文化資產五大行動 (in Chinese) ↗
  4. A "Miaoli Cultural Heritage open platform" to track progress in one place

    Governance

    What residents worry about: The historic site has been under repair for years. How far along is it?

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    建置「苗栗文資治理公開平台」,進度一站查

    未來將建置「苗栗文資治理公開平台」
    Source: News report · 自由時報・文化資產五大行動 (in Chinese) ↗
  5. Small "Happiness Buses" to fill gaps in the rural network

    Transport

    What residents worry about: No buses where we live, so my parents wait ages to see a doctor.

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    引進小型車「幸福巴士」,補上偏鄉路網

    她主張引進中央推動的「幸福巴士」,以五人座、七人座或九人座小型車組成車隊
    Source: News report · 新頭殼・陳品安專訪 (in Chinese) ↗
  6. Bookable Happiness Buses that detour to community centers to pick up seniors

    Transport

    What residents worry about: Walking home from the doctor carrying bags is hard on the elders.

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    幸福巴士可預約,繞進活動中心接送長者

    也可採預約響應式服務,繞進活動中心接送長者
    Source: News report · 新頭殼・陳品安專訪 (in Chinese) ↗
  7. Better routes to school and bus waiting areas around schools

    Safety & resilience

    What residents worry about: Bus stops have no shelter, and the kids get soaked on rainy days.

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    改善學校周邊通學環境與公車候車空間

    未來也必須逐步改善學校周邊通學環境、公車候車空間、無障礙設施等等
    Source: News report · 自由時報・交通改善承諾白皮書 (in Chinese) ↗
  8. Old home repair grants up to NT$500,000, with the county renting and managing them

    Housing

    What residents worry about: Our family home sits empty. I'd fix it up to rent, but have no money.

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    老屋修繕最高補助50萬元,縣府代租代管

    包括老屋修繕最高補助50萬元,並由縣府協助代租代管
    Source: News report · 聯合新聞網・青年4D政策 (in Chinese) ↗
  9. Interest subsidies on youth startup and study-abroad loans

    Youth

    What residents worry about: I want to study abroad, but the loan interest is so heavy.

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    青年創業及留學貸款利息補貼

    提供青年創業及留學貸款利息補貼
    Source: News report · 聯合新聞網・青年4D政策 (in Chinese) ↗
  10. Set up a "Miaoli Angel Fund" to invest in local startups

    Jobs & industry

    What residents worry about: Starting a business in Miaoli, I can't find anyone willing to invest.

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    成立「苗栗天使基金」投資在地新創

    成立「苗栗天使基金」,投資在地具潛力的新創團隊
    Source: News report · 聯合新聞網・青年4D政策 (in Chinese) ↗
  11. Participatory budgeting so young people can propose and help decide

    Governance

    What residents worry about: When the county decides things, nobody listens to young people.

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    推動參與式預算,青年能提案、參與決定

    同時推動參與式預算,青年能實際提出提案、參與預算決定
    Source: News report · 聯合新聞網・青年4D政策 (in Chinese) ↗
  12. Up to NT$80,000 for assisted reproduction

    Health care

    What residents worry about: Each round of IVF costs over NT$100,000. Our savings are nearly gone.

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    人工生殖最高補助8萬元

    承諾未來將推動人工生殖最高補助8萬元
    Source: News report · 聯合新聞網・苗栗好孕政見升級 (in Chinese) ↗
  13. Up to NT$80,000 for medical egg freezing

    Health care

    What residents worry about: I need treatment for an illness and want to freeze eggs first, but it's expensive.

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    醫療性凍卵最高補助8萬元

    醫療性凍卵最高補助8萬元
    Source: News report · 聯合新聞網・苗栗好孕政見升級 (in Chinese) ↗
  14. Birth allowance of up to NT$100,000 per child

    Childcare

    What residents worry about: We'd like a second child, but one look at our wallet scares us off.

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    生育津貼每胎最高10萬元

    已經陸續提出生育津貼每胎最高10萬元
    Source: News report · 聯合新聞網・苗栗好孕政見升級 (in Chinese) ↗

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