Deputy Taipei Mayor Lee Shu-chuan has officially left his post today after
submitting his resignation last month.

Lee's final day at work was on Monday and he's stepping down to focus on
running for the K-M-T in November's New Taipei mayoral election.

Speaking to reporters yesterday, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an praised Lee's
contributions to his administration - crediting him with completing the
Taipei Dome, the MRT Six Line 2.0 project, and securing a contract with
Nvidia for its Taiwan headquarters.

Lee also met with New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih and Deputy Mayor Liu Ho-ran on
Monday.

Lee has said he plans to return to New Taipei, where he is a registered
resident, to "prepare for the next stage of his political career."

And told reporters on Monday that he attended numerous banquets in New Taipei
City last week, and saw enthusiasm for his potential candidacy in the
upcoming mayoral election.

Lee also said he feels at home in New Taipei City, especially with the
support of Mayor Hou during his transition to the election campaign.