Hwaseong Mayor Jung Myung-geun: "I will create an attractive city where all citizens take pride"

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park Chan-hyuk] Hwaseong Mayor Jung Myung-geun attended the '237th Hwaseong City Council Second Regular Session' on the 11th and delivered a municipal policy speech containing next year's budget and city administration direction.

Mayor Jung stated in his speech that a main budget of 3.5027 trillion won, an increase of 317.7 billion won compared to the previous year, has been allocated for the 2025 fiscal year.

In particular, he announced that he would pursue bold expansionary fiscal policy for recovery of the livelihood economy by increasing the budget centered on △support for livelihood △revitalization of regional construction market △strengthening of future strategic projects.

Mayor Jung continued, "As population decline and regional extinction have become major issues nationwide, Hwaseong Special City, which is beginning anew next year, will become 'a city chosen by future generations,'" presenting a blueprint for becoming a city that earns the choice of future generations.

For this purpose, he presented the city administration direction as △an economic city that stabilizes citizens' lives △a welfare city that supports citizens' lives △a cultural city that enriches citizens' lives.

Mayor Jung stated, "Until now, Hwaseong City has been 'a good city as a workplace,' but in the future, Hwaseong Special City will develop into 'a true foundation of life' where workplace, residential area, and leisure space harmoniously come together," emphasizing, "I will create a city with growth and innovation, reliable welfare and abundant culture, an attractive city where all citizens take pride."

Finally, Mayor Jung said, "Tomorrow will be 50 days before the launch of the Special City," adding, "As we mark the inaugural year of the Special City, we have carefully prepared the budget proposal, and we ask for the City Council's interest and cooperation."