The Anyang City Council in Gyeonggi Province commenced its 314th special session on September 7, starting with the first plenary meeting and running until the 18th for a total of 12 days.
According to the council, this special session will address a wide range of issues, including the city's third supplementary budget, private consignment, management of public property, business attraction, and local redevelopment and reconstruction projects.
Notably, the supplementary budget has been set at 2.09 trillion won, an increase of 843 billion won from the previous budget of 2.062 trillion won.
The general account is 1.8405 trillion won, while the special account amounts to 250 billion won.
The supplementary budget includes funding for fuel subsidies, transportation support, social welfare projects funded by national and local governments, and childbirth support.
Major projects also include maintenance of road facilities, seismic reinforcement of bridges, and improvements to parks, rivers, and community facilities.
Additionally, the budget allocates funds for citizen safety initiatives, such as the deployment of physical AI patrol robots and the establishment of smart safety systems in child protection zones.
During the plenary session, Mayor Choi Jae-ho presented the proposal for the third supplementary budget, and a special committee for budget review was formed.
Council member Jang Myung-hee was appointed as the chair of the special committee, with Kim Yu-mi serving as vice chair.
The committee consists of seven members, including Park Soon-im, Kim Bo-young, Jang Kyung-soo, Kim Seo-kyung, and Lee Chang-seong.
Key items for review include a consent proposal for the operation of the Anyang City Job Center, the second supplementary management plan for public property in 2026, and a consent proposal for a business attraction project utilizing the city hall site.
Public hearings are also scheduled to discuss the maintenance plan and designation of the redevelopment project for Block A in Succhon Village and the reconstruction project in the Parkdal Sinan Apartment area, indicating ongoing discussions about improving local housing conditions and urban renewal projects.
The council also reviewed current administrative issues.
Kim Jeong-jung raised a question regarding the '2026 Gyeonggi Province Comprehensive Audit Agency Warning,' inquiring about the current status and future measures.
A question regarding the 'Gwanak-daero Activation Plan,' submitted by Acting Chair Yoon Hae-dong, was addressed with a written response.
In his opening remarks, Acting Chair Yoon expressed regret to citizens regarding the recent vacancy in the chair position and stated, "We will strive for the normalization of the council and the stability of citizens' livelihoods."
He also emphasized the importance of citizen safety and livelihood stability as key responsibilities of both the council and the executive branch, referencing the recent heavy rains and flooding in Nepal.
Public interest is focused on how much the supplementary budget will benefit daily life.
With projects directly linked to daily life, such as transportation support, road and bridge maintenance, park and river improvements, and enhanced safety in child protection zones, there are calls for careful monitoring of the budget's execution.
Starting September 9, the council will approve administrative audit plans for each standing committee and begin reviewing various agenda items, including the third supplementary budget and changes to fund management plans.
Following comprehensive reviews by the special budget committee from September 14 to 16, the items reviewed by each committee will be finalized in a second plenary session scheduled for the 18th.
Meanwhile, the proceedings of the plenary session and standing committee reviews will be broadcast live on the official YouTube channel of the Anyang City Council.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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