Mayor’s remarks:
1. The council meeting is still in session. After the plenary session comes to an end, the city council will begin reviewing regulations and reimbursable programs. I ask all bureaus to actively communicate with council members and explain the rationale behind reimbursable programs, their effect on municipal affairs, and their benefits to citizens. Be it programs proposed by council members or the municipal government, or regulatory programs, concerned departments should illustrate the content of such programs and the impact that they may have after promulgation or amendment. I ask all bureaus and departments to come prepared to tomorrow’s (3rd) meeting.
2. Today (2nd), other counties have continued to report several new cases of COVID-19. Tainan has maintained a 35-day streak of zero cases. Let’s keep up the good work and keep our citizens safe and healthy. The last local case in Tainan was a result of a family gathering in Annan District. Since the alert level has been lowered, gatherings have increased. I ask concerned departments to ramp up inspections at markets, restaurants, and hotels to ensure that businesses adhere to regulations. We must not let our guard down.
3. Local Olympic athletes are set to return to Taiwan. Some athletes have expressed an interest in having food from Tainan. I ask concerned departments to make arrangements as soon as possible and let these athletes have comfort food while under quarantine. I ask the Bureau of Education (Sports Office), Social Affairs Bureau, and Bureau of Economic Development to provide assistance and support to Olympic athletes who come from disadvantaged backgrounds.
4. With the recent torrential rains, many places in Tainan have exhibited flooding. I ask concerned departments to implement traffic control and clean gutters. Please also draw up resolutions for this issue.