Gyeonggi Province Receives 500 Citizen Proposals for 2021 Participatory Budget Projects
Suwon NewsPublished 2020.05.04 06:15
Total of 50 billion won participatory budget citizen proposal projects solicited... … 149 proposals increase compared to previous year282 citizen-proposed projects, 112 regional support projects, 106 public-private cooperation projects (compared to 351 proposals in 2019, up 149↟)Public-Private Budget Deliberation Committee, expert preliminary consulting and other deliberative processes to reflect budget allocation to the maximum extent possible
[Suwon Ilbo=Park No-hoon Reporter] Gyeonggi Province announced on the 4th that a total of 500 citizen proposals have been received for the 2021 budget participatory budget citizen proposal projects worth 50 billion won.
The solicitation, which ran from January 30 to April 30, saw city and county briefing sessions canceled and resident promotion limited due to physical distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Nevertheless, 500 proposals were submitted, marking an increase of 149 compared to the previous year, indicating strong interest from residents in participatory budgeting.
Among the proposals, those related to daily safety were the most numerous with 21 proposals, followed by 10 proposals for installing small libraries, and 8 proposals related to pets. Seven proposals were also submitted regarding child safety, commonly referred to as the 'Minseok's Law.'
The proposed projects will undergo a project deliberative process including public-private budget deliberation and expert preliminary consulting to enhance effectiveness, followed by a review by the participatory budget committee and online citizen voting. Once the budget is determined, it will go through assembly deliberation for final confirmation.
Project proposals continue to be accepted on an ongoing basis through the Gyeonggi Province Participatory Budget website even after the deadline, with 2021 review to be conducted and results reflected in the 2022 budget.
A provincial official stated, "We hope for continued interest and participation from residents so that diverse ideas and experiences from daily life can be reflected in the Gyeonggi Province budget."
More detailed information regarding the participatory budget can be found through the Gyeonggi Province Participatory Budget website (https://yesan.gg.go.kr).
Among the proposals, those related to daily safety were the most numerous with 21 proposals, followed by 10 proposals for installing small libraries, and 8 proposals related to pets. Seven proposals were also submitted regarding child safety, commonly referred to as the 'Minseok's Law.'
The proposed projects will undergo a project deliberative process including public-private budget deliberation and expert preliminary consulting to enhance effectiveness, followed by a review by the participatory budget committee and online citizen voting. Once the budget is determined, it will go through assembly deliberation for final confirmation.
Project proposals continue to be accepted on an ongoing basis through the Gyeonggi Province Participatory Budget website even after the deadline, with 2021 review to be conducted and results reflected in the 2022 budget.
A provincial official stated, "We hope for continued interest and participation from residents so that diverse ideas and experiences from daily life can be reflected in the Gyeonggi Province budget."
More detailed information regarding the participatory budget can be found through the Gyeonggi Province Participatory Budget website (https://yesan.gg.go.kr).
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