Deputy Mayor Tai’s remarks:
1. The temperature has been fluctuating lately. I’d like to remind Tainan’s residents to keep warm and continue to mask up in public spaces. I ask the Bureau of Education, Social Affairs Bureau, and concerned departments to promote precautionary measures, especially for children and older adults, thus reducing the prevalence of communicable diseases.
2. The consumer price index has gradually risen over the years and has exceeded the 2% marker for the fifth time this year. I ask the Bureau of Economic Development and the consumer ombudsman to ramp up inspections. The Agriculture Bureau should also monitor the prices of produce and meat products to prevent stockpiling or price gouging. Concerned bureaus should pay particular attention to preventing such phenomena.
3. The City Council is currently reviewing the budget of all bureaus. When council members request bureaus to supply additional reference material, colleagues should submit such information to all council members rather than only the council member who made the request. I ask all bureaus to follow this suggestion. The Bureau of Civil Affairs should also oversee the exchange of documents.
4. The torrential rains in early August have led to significant agricultural and aquacultural losses. Now, the relief program is about to come to an end. I’d like to thank the hard work of all colleagues in the Agriculture Bureau and district offices. I also ask district offices that have not completed relevant work to do so as soon as possible.
5. The green ponkan and orange season is about to begin. I ask the Agriculture Bureau to continue monitoring the production and sales of green ponkan and oranges and formulate marketing plans to maintain stable production and sales and to ensure farmers’ income.
6. In addition to promotions organized by the Council of Agriculture, the Agriculture Bureau should also carry out promotional events for the Council of Agriculture’s new rice policy. The Agriculture Bureau should gain an in-depth understanding of how this policy affects farmers to ensure their income.