5-Year-Old Son Becomes 'Cutest Microphone Holder' as Chang Yi-Li Brings Family to Greet Citizens and Share Childcare Policies

Chang Yi-Li, a council candidate for Zuoying and Nanzih districts in Kaohsiung City and former director of Kaohsiung's Youth Bureau, brought his wife, who had just completed her postpartum period, and their 5-year-old son to key intersections on the 28th to greet passing commuters. The young boy took the microphone and joined his father in greeting the evening rush-hour traffic, wishing drivers safe journeys. His cute appearance attracted significant public attention and became the highlight of the event.

Having recently become a father of three, Chang Yi-Li shared that firsthand experience with childcare has deepened his understanding of the challenges parents face in balancing work and family life, and heightened his awareness of young families' needs for childcare support.

Chang advocates for expanding 24-hour temporary childcare services, improving maternity parking spaces, and enhancing pedestrian environments for families with young children. He aims to create safer, more convenient public spaces where parents can push strollers without competing with vehicles.

He pointed out that while Kaohsiung has launched initiatives like 'Xiong Hao Yun' and 'Hao Yun Xing De Tong,' and the central government provides the '0 to 18 Years Growth Allowance,' only through collaboration between central and local governments can childcare policies achieve greater impact.

Chang emphasized that low birth rates are not solely due to economic factors but are closely tied to childcare environments, quality of life, and societal inclusiveness. Beyond financial aid, improving public infrastructure is essential to encourage families to have children and raise them with confidence.

If elected to the Kaohsiung City Council, he plans to push for expanded 24-hour temporary childcare, review maternity parking allocation in commercial and shopping areas, and promote child-friendly walkways and park upgrades. His vision is to build a more supportive urban environment where families feel safe and encouraged to raise children, advancing Kaohsiung toward the goal of becoming a 'childbirth-friendly, joyful parenting, high-quality living' city.