Mayor Kim Bo-ra of Anseong: "Anseong with infinite possibilities will never stop moving forward"

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park Chan-hyuk] Mayor Kim Bo-ra of Anseong stated on the 25th that "the steps of Anseong, which possesses infinite possibilities, will never stop."

At the plenary session of the 2nd regular session of the 227th Anseong City Council, Mayor Kim outlined major achievements this year as well as the direction of next year's city administration and budget proposal, stating this, and emphasized, "We will bloom innovation and change before 200,000 citizens to create an Anseong where tomorrow is more anticipated than today, and an Anseong of opportunity where everyone prospers together."

In the city administration address, Mayor Kim stated, "Our city has overcome continued challenges including government revenue shortfalls, sluggish exports, and economic slowdown, achieving significant results in various fields including the full-scale launch of the semiconductor industry, expansion of residential infrastructure, strengthened public transportation, expanded age-specific care services, revitalization of local tourism, and the largest-ever level of secured national treasury funds (36.17 billion won)."

Next year's Anseong City budget totals 1.0879 trillion won, representing an 8.13% increase from this year. Based on careful analysis of the general account budget of 1.0739 trillion won and special account budget of 14 billion won, emphasis was placed on local economic revitalization, livelihood recovery, and welfare improvement.

The specific general account budget breakdown is as follows: △Health and welfare sector 403.8 billion won △Culture, sports, tourism, and industry sector 93.6 billion won △Agriculture sector 125.5 billion won △Education sector 32.2 billion won △Safety sector 10.1 billion won △Urban and environment sector 128 billion won △Roads and transportation sector 77.7 billion won, and others.

Meanwhile, next year's priority policies include △stimulating the livelihood economy through expanded living wages △building a robust and thorough welfare safety net △strengthening culture and tourism industry through regional resources △preparing for climate change and improving agricultural value-added △establishing Anseong-tailored education models △expanding safety facilities and enhancing citizen protection △expanding urban infrastructure and securing leisure space in daily life △guaranteeing citizen mobility rights through expanded transportation services.

Mayor Kim Bo-ra stated, "Most importantly, next year's budget proposal contains the determination not to be discouraged by the prevailing recession, but to overcome the current crisis through more active investment and prepare for a bright future," adding, "I will strengthen my stance of listening and inquiry, create sound policies for Anseong's development, and do my utmost to implement them fairly."

Meanwhile, next year's final budget is scheduled to be confirmed through the 3rd plenary session of the 2nd regular session of the 227th Anseong City Council to be held on the 19th of next month.