Taipei's city government is under fire from councilors for a weak response to a suspected child abuse case at a preschool, a bad look for Mayor Chiang Wan-an as the next mayoral race heats up.

• Councilors say parents still lack real help and want the city to release preschool security camera footage.
• Chiang insists the case is being handled fast and harshly, with fines, a forced shutdown, and repeated parent meetings.
• He was accused of dodging questions and of assigning a junior official instead of the city's top administrator.
• A thank-you letter Chiang once wrote to a teacher was used by the school without his approval; he says he never agreed to it.
• Dozens of parents have filed group consumer lawsuits, and the city says it will help freeze the operator's assets if asked.

Outlook: Expect more pressure on Chiang as parents pursue group lawsuits and opposition figures make the case a campaign issue.