Lin Jialong, the former head of the transportation department under the Democratic Progressive Party and the former mayor of Taichung City, , had previously resigned due to the major accident of the "Taroko Train" Taiwan Railway. After resigning from public office, his next move has attracted much attention. Recently, he embarked on a "photosynthetic trip" to visit old friends from various places and listen to the voices and public opinions of the grassroots. He is suspected to be warming up for his comeback. The media even named him to consider running for mayor of New Taipei in 2022. In response to this, Lin Jialong said in an interview today (10th), "I am not thinking about these issues at the moment."
Lin Jialong attended the event today on the same stage as You Xikun, the founder of the "Main Congress" faction of the Democratic Progressive Party and head of the legislative body. He said that after leaving public service, he has settled among the people and has a better understanding of the voices of the grassroots. He hopes to gather the hopes of all places and corners into greater energy and exert a positive force. This is what he is currently doing.
Regarding being frequently named as the candidate to challenge the New Taipei City Mayor Hou Youyi of the Kuomintang next year, Lin Jialong said, "I am not thinking about these issues at the moment. I am with the people and walking with the people, and I have settled myself through this process. As for What’s the next role? I’m not thinking about the election at all.”
Regarding being regarded as a major general in the DPP’s 2022 election, Lin Jialong said that the people’s voice does not care about who chooses what, but who can really help the people solve their problems. “I will start by listening and asking for help. , I believe that such aggregation of energy will serve as a reference for promoting Taiwan’s reform and development in the future.” (Lin Jingxian/Editor)
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