Wang re-elected as legislative speaker

Lu has said his reason for delaying his registration is that it will help save public funds, as an additional NT$10 million (US$312,500) will have to be spent on a by-election, which would also give other parties a chance at the position.

But, if he stays on for another month, KMT Taipei County Commissioner Chou Hsi-wei (周錫瑋) is able to appoint an acting mayor.

"As a result and upon request by high-ranking KMT officials, I have decided to complete my legislative registration on March 1," Lu said.

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