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) ↗
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The nominee's three headline policies
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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 聯合新聞網・苗栗未來基金與兒少成長專戶 (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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
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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 聯合新聞網・苗栗未來基金與兒少成長專戶 (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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
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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 聯合新聞網・遊戲宜居城市承諾 (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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
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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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 聯合新聞網・遊戲宜居城市承諾 (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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
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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 自由時報・文化資產五大行動 (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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
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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 自由時報・文化資產五大行動 (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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
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?
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 自由時報・文化資產五大行動 (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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」
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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 新頭殼・陳品安專訪 (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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
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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 新頭殼・陳品安專訪 (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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
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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 自由時報・交通改善承諾白皮書 (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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
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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 聯合新聞網・青年4D政策 (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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
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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 聯合新聞網・青年4D政策 (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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
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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 聯合新聞網・青年4D政策 (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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
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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 聯合新聞網・青年4D政策 (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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
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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 聯合新聞網・苗栗好孕政見升級 (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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
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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 聯合新聞網・苗栗好孕政見升級 (in Chinese) ↗Show original
醫療性凍卵最高補助8萬元
醫療性凍卵最高補助8萬元
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.
Unofficial translation
Source: News report · 聯合新聞網・苗栗好孕政見升級 (in Chinese) ↗Show original
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
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