Mayor Kim Sung-je of Uiwang Receives Excellence Award at 2022 Manifesto Promise Awards

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Mayor Kim Sung-je of Uiwang received the excellence award in the electoral campaign category at the '2022 Manifesto Local Election Category Promise Awards' hosted by the Korea Manifesto Practice Foundation.

The Korea Manifesto Practice Foundation conducted a first-phase comprehensive survey of electoral campaign materials announced by candidates in the nationwide simultaneous local elections, evaluating the specificity of objectives, clarity of priorities, systematization of implementation procedures, reasonableness of implementation timelines, and safety of funding methods. In the second phase, the foundation made a comprehensive evaluation of the alignment between the philosophy and vision of local government leaders and the democratic nature of the promise project development process to determine award recipients.

Mayor Kim presented seven major visions for completing a premium city in the southern Seoul metropolitan area: △a pleasant eco-friendly premium city △an advanced self-sufficient city full of jobs △a traffic mecca city convenient for citizens △an educational excellence city at the nation's highest level △a culture, sports, and welfare city where all citizens are happy △a city safe for citizens △citizen participation and open communication administration.

During the fifth and sixth terms, Mayor Kim successfully promoted large-scale urban development projects that transformed the map of Uiwang, including Baekun Valley, Jangan District, and Uiwang Technopark, while also improving education and welfare sectors in Uiwang to the nation's highest standards through groundbreaking support.

Based on these achievements, it is known that high evaluations were given for clearly presenting the Wanggok Complex Town, eco-friendly urban development project in the Omae District, and the creation of the second (Bugok-dong) and third (Poil-dong) industrial complexes for advancing into an advanced self-sufficient city as eighth-term election promises.

In addition, the mayor presented promises for balanced urban infrastructure expansion projects throughout Uiwang City, including four double-track electric railway projects, and addressing regional issues and solutions such as the attraction of Baekun Valley General Hospital.

Particularly, in line with the consistent city administration philosophy of "implementing all policies together with citizens," the mayor established systematic promises that reflect the on-site voices of diverse citizens, including the elderly, youth, teenagers, people with disabilities, women, and small business owners.

Mayor Kim Sung-je stated, "The eighth-term election promises contain plans carefully deliberated with citizens to realize the dream of a premium city Uiwang," and added, "I will do my utmost to faithfully implement the seven major visions and promises of the eighth term and meet citizens' expectations for dynamic change and development."