Uiwang Mayor Kim Seong-je stated on August 13 that "the seven cities in the central region are partners who will share and resolve the issues facing each area together," emphasizing his commitment to fostering cooperation that citizens can truly feel.
The Gyeonggi Central Administrative Council held its 95th regular meeting at Megazone Cloud in Gwacheon, where members elected a president and discussed common issues among the central cities.
During the meeting, Mayor Kim was elected as the first president of the 9th term of the Gyeonggi Central Administrative Council, marking the beginning of collaborative efforts among the seven cities.
Attendees included Mayor Kim, Mayor Maximo of Anyang, Mayor Lim Byeong-taek of Siheung, Mayor Han Dae-hee of Gunpo, Mayor Shin Gye-yong of Gwacheon, Deputy Mayor Heo Nam-seok of Ansan, and Deputy Mayor Choi Hye-min of Gwangmyeong.
As the newly elected president, Mayor Kim will play a key role in strengthening the cooperative framework for sharing and jointly addressing the issues faced by the seven cities.
The meeting, chaired by Mayor Kim, focused on five key agenda items: improving the dual management and support structure of the autonomous crime prevention teams, jointly reviewing and promoting the transition to a cashback system for local currency, and establishing a cooperative framework for enhancing the efficiency of public services closely related to daily life.
Notably, this meeting was significant as it aimed to connect the policies and issues that local governments have pursued individually with improvements at the central government and Gyeonggi Province levels.
The council plans to jointly propose the approved agenda items to the central government and Gyeonggi Province.
Local citizens have expressed growing expectations regarding Mayor Kim's election as president.
Citizens are particularly positive about Uiwang's more active role in resolving common issues in the Gyeonggi Central region.
They hope that this election will not only expand the role of the council but also serve as an opportunity for multiple cities to collaboratively address issues related to transportation, housing, local economy, and public services that directly impact their daily lives.
Additionally, they voiced the need for Uiwang to share its citizen-centered administrative practices and successful policies with other central cities to broaden regional development.
Mayor Kim also stated his intention to align the council's operations with the principle of 'practical cooperation.'
As a result, attention is focused on how the 9th term of the Gyeonggi Central Administrative Council will lead to joint projects and system improvements that citizens can feel, beyond mere policy sharing among cities.
Furthermore, Mayor Kim emphasized the importance of identifying substantive agenda items that can genuinely assist each region, moving beyond formal proposals to the central government. He added, "We will actively share the best practices of each city and build a cooperative framework that allows the seven cities to develop together."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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