The "Algae Reef Referendum" working group delivered 703,052 signatures to the "Selection Meeting" on the 18th. The working group members lined up in a long line and worked together to move boxes of signatures to the "Selection Meeting" ". (Photo by Liu Zonglong) Image source: Taiwan's "China Times Electronic News"
.7 million 3,052 copies of the "Algae Reef Referendum" petition were delivered to Taiwan's "Chinese Election Committee" yesterday! The number of signatures has exceeded the number required for the second level of signatures, and the bill is expected to be completed and held on August 28, the "referendum day". The "Selection Committee" stated that the follow-up verification will be completed before May 17, and a committee meeting will be held before May 27 to determine the announcement of the establishment of the "referendum".
Pan Zhongzheng, the leader of the "Algae Reef Referendum", said that he hopes the DPP authorities will reflect before the "referendum" and not use lies to "govern", otherwise this society will always be in opposition and idle. "We have no color, if we say there is color That’s pink.” tml2
"The referendum format can no longer withdraw the case," Pan Zhongzheng said. After sending the document, it also opened the door to communication with the Democratic Progressive Party. He hoped that at least a hearing would be held. As for the Maritime Commission responsible for marine conservation, the Taiwan Economic Department for Development Or Taiwan’s legislative body, etc.
He Zongxun, chairman of the Taiwan Public Participation Association, said that no matter whether the "Algae Reef Referendum" is ultimately successful or not, the DPP is bound to be the biggest loser. If the "Algae Reef Referendum" is passed, the people will use their votes to teach the people who deviate from the core values of environmental protection. Join the party; if the "algae reef referendum" fails, the DPP will be branded as destroying algae reefs that have existed for thousands of years, and the party's core values will be destroyed.
"Taiwan's China National Petroleum Corporation should stop construction before the end of the referendum." Chen Xianzheng, chairman of the Taiwan Wild Foot Ecological Association, pointed out that more than 700,000 people have signed the second phase of the "referendum". This is not only a display of public opinion, but also It highlights that the location of the third connection in the Tai Tam Algae Reef is not without doubts. It calls for all sea area projects to be stopped immediately before the "referendum" is released, and Taiwan's administrative agencies should also immediately propose other alternatives.
The "Election Committee" stated yesterday that it had received the list of co-signers of the "referendum" proposed by Pan Zhongzheng, and had processed it in accordance with the relevant regulations on "referendum" in Taiwan, and issued a receipt. The "Selection Committee" will send a letter to the household registration authority to complete the verification work within 60 days, that is, before May 17.