On September 15, Ansan Mayor Lee Min-keun accompanied residents of Ildong to address local inconveniences.
As part of the upcoming budget preparation, the mayor shared local issues with residents under the theme 'Incorporating Citizens' Dreams into the Budget' and discussed ways to improve daily inconveniences.
By directly observing the residents' daily challenges, Mayor Lee demonstrated his commitment to finding solutions on-site.
About 70 people attended the meeting, including Mayor Lee, relevant officials, and Ildong residents.
During the visit, the mayor and residents inspected the Ansan Botanical Garden and the bus stop near the Ansan Hospital of the Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service, assessing facilities that residents frequently use and identifying areas needing improvement.
Residents requested, "Please repair the worn-out pavement at the Ansan Botanical Garden and install a fountain in the plaza to create a more pleasant resting space for citizens."
In response, Mayor Lee agreed to actively consider plans to remove the old elastic pavement around the garden, refurbish it, and install a new fountain in the plaza.
The aim is to enhance the environment of the Ansan Botanical Garden, transforming it from merely a space for viewing plants into a leisure area where citizens can relax.
Next, the mayor and his team visited the bus stop at the Ansan Hospital to closely examine the inconveniences faced by patients, caregivers, and nearby residents.
Residents pointed out that seasonal changes significantly affect the comfort of those using the bus stop and suggested the installation of heated seats and blowers.
Mayor Lee plans to comprehensively review the feasibility of installing heated seats and blowers based on the site conditions, including sidewalk width and electrical work possibilities.
This initiative focuses on not just receiving residents' suggestions but also on the mayor personally visiting the site to assess the usage environment and project conditions, aiming to incorporate these into the budget and project plans.
Local citizens expressed optimism, stating, "It feels promising that the mayor is here to listen to our concerns, which we have often thought about. Improving these everyday inconveniences will have a more tangible impact than grand projects."
Mayor Lee emphasized, "The suggestions gathered on-site are requests aimed at improving the representative resting spaces for local residents and enhancing mobility for those with transportation difficulties. I will thoroughly review the suggestions to ensure we implement projects that citizens can truly feel the benefits of."
Looking ahead, Mayor Lee plans to continue engaging with residents through 'Incorporating Citizens' Dreams into the Budget' to directly confirm key local issues and daily inconveniences, developing practical solutions based on site conditions.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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