Choi Dae-ho, the mayor of Anyang, emphasized on the 27th that "2027 will be a crucial year for the full implementation of major policies for the 9th elected term."
Mayor Choi expressed this view during a major project briefing held from the 24th to the 26th in the city hall's situation room on the third floor.
He focused on the swift advancement of core policies for the 9th elected term and the creation of tangible results for citizens.
The briefing was organized to prioritize projects ahead of the 2027 budget preparation, aiming to efficiently allocate limited resources and enhance the execution of key policies.
Attendees included the deputy mayor, heads of departments, district offices, and team leaders from public cooperation agencies.
During the meeting, Mayor Choi directly reviewed the progress and future plans of the 9th elected term's pledge projects, key issues, and new initiatives.
Key discussion topics included marketing support for commercial revitalization, tailored welfare programs for different generations, the creation of a light street in Anyang Art Park, a landscaping project connecting three rivers—Anyangcheon, Samsungcheon, and Suamcheon—with ten key points, and the development of the Parkdal Smart City.
In particular, Mayor Choi emphasized the need to reassess the outcomes and future necessity of existing projects while identifying new initiatives that citizens can feel in their daily lives, advocating for a "selection and concentration" approach to financial management.
Based on the discussions from this briefing, Mayor Choi plans to refine the project implementation plans and comprehensively review the necessity, effectiveness, and financial conditions of the projects to incorporate them into next year's budget.
Additionally, he aims to concentrate resources and administrative capabilities on core projects to ensure that the promises and key policies of the 9th elected term translate into visible results.
Citizens expressed hope that the major project briefing would lead to tangible changes not only in large-scale development projects but also in areas closely related to daily life, such as commerce, welfare, rivers, and parks.
One citizen remarked, "It is important to prioritize and swiftly implement projects that allow citizens to feel changes in their actual lives rather than just pushing for many projects," adding, "Above all, I hope there will be consistent communication about the progress of transportation and urban development projects."
Local merchants also stated, "It is necessary to provide on-site support so that the commercial revitalization policies do not remain as one-time assistance but lead to actual increases in sales and visitors."
Meanwhile, Mayor Choi Dae-ho added, "I will swiftly advance the core projects of the city, including pledge projects, to create results that citizens can feel."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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