Lee Min-keun, the mayor of Ansan, expressed his commitment on September 2 to address even the smallest inconveniences faced by residents in their daily lives, stating, "These issues are important, and I will find solutions on-site."
During a field visit with residents of Gojan-dong as part of the initiative "2026 Citizens' Dreams Reflected in the Budget," Mayor Lee emphasized the importance of directly assessing local issues and developing practical solutions.
Accompanied by local officials and residents, the mayor inspected areas where residents experience daily inconveniences and discussed improvement measures.
The first stop was the Hwajeongcheon area, where residents requested safety measures against flooding during heavy rains and emphasized the need for dredging. They also suggested increasing weeding efforts over planting flowers along the riverbank to create a more pleasant environment.
Mayor Lee noted that dredging operations are conducted annually on Hwajeongcheon and plans to push for dredging in the first half of 2027 as soon as the necessary budget is secured.
Additionally, he stated that the frequency of weeding would be reviewed to enhance both the river's aesthetics and management efficiency.
Next, he inspected the sidewalk in front of a commercial building at 603 Gojan-dong, where residents reported ongoing subsidence despite repeated repairs. They urged for a thorough investigation into the causes of the subsidence and the implementation of fundamental solutions to prevent recurrence.
In response, Mayor Lee committed to closely examining the condition of the sewer lines in the subsidence area and utilizing internal road maintenance personnel for ongoing repairs.
While on-site, the mayor listened to residents' feedback and ensured that relevant departments would address each issue carefully.
Residents expressed positive reactions to the mayor's direct engagement with local issues. One resident remarked, "For us, having safe and clean paths and rivers is more tangible than large projects. I will keep an eye on whether the feedback from the field translates into actual budgets and projects, but I believe it is meaningful that the mayor came to listen to us."
Mayor Lee Min-keun stated, "I will carefully listen to residents' voices on-site and examine the root causes of problems to lead to practical solutions." He added, "As the name 'Citizens' Dreams Reflected in the Budget' suggests, I will ensure that the opinions shared by residents are faithfully reflected in policies and budgets."
Looking ahead, the mayor plans to continue field visits with residents from 25 districts through the '2026 Citizens' Dreams Reflected in the Budget' initiative to directly assess local issues and seek solutions together.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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