Mayor Lee Jae-jun of Suwon Special City: "Prioritizing Citizens' Lives in the 8th Popularly Elected Administration"

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Mayor Lee Jae-jun of Suwon Special City said on the 7th, "Based on collaborative governance and civic participation, we will enhance the quality of citizens' lives and achieve better democracy."

The mayor, speaking at successive sessions of 'Suwon Stories Citizens Dream Of (Open Dialogue)' held at Jangan-gu and Gwonseon-gu Offices, stated, "The top priority value of the 8th popularly elected administration is citizens' lives," and pledged, "I will continuously communicate with citizens and encourage participation to build the city together with them."

Mayor Lee Jae-jun introduced the core pledges of the 8th administration: 'Economic Special City,' 'Daily Life Special City,' and 'Care Special City.'

The mayor said, "Some 20 years ago, on paydays the Paldal-mun district would overflow with office workers, reflecting the vitality of Suwon's economy, but that is no longer the case," and added, "We will create an economically vibrant city by attracting cutting-edge businesses and creating quality jobs."

He further pledged to create a sustainable eco-friendly future city through △rapid support for Suwon-style public-led housing redevelopment projects △comprehensive expansion of home repair services △home repair consulting support △and construction of a next-generation metropolitan transportation network, while establishing a warm 'Care Special City' through a thoughtful and meticulous care system.

Mayor Lee Jae-jun said, "My strength is actively communicating and listening well to what others have to say," and expressed, "I want to become someone who feels warm and approachable like a neighbor to citizens, and someone they can meet with anytime to share a glass of makgeolli."

'Suwon Stories Citizens Dream Of (Open Dialogue)' will continue on the 8th at Yeongtong and Paldal-gu Offices.