Lee Min-keun, the mayor of Ansan, emphasized on October 1 that "true field administration occurs not in the city hall office but in the alleys and parks where residents live," expressing his commitment to finding solutions in the community.
During a field visit in Wongok-dong as part of the '2026 Citizens' Dreams in the Budget' initiative, Mayor Lee stated his intention to address residents' daily inconveniences and incorporate their feedback into next year's budget and city policies.
About 80 participants, including city council members, local organizations, and resident representatives, joined the mayor in inspecting key areas closely tied to residents' lives, discussing local issues and potential improvements.
Mayor Lee visited neighborhoods near the site of a new multi-purpose senior welfare center and Wongok Park to gather residents' opinions.
In the Wongok-dong area, the replacement of aging water pipes emerged as a significant issue. After confirming residents' concerns regarding the supply of clean water, which directly impacts health and living conditions, the mayor announced plans to invest 2 billion won to replace 2.12 kilometers of old pipes in Wongok-dong.
The pipes to be replaced range in diameter from 100 to 300 millimeters, and the city aims to ensure stable water supply and improve living environments by upgrading these facilities.
Next, Mayor Lee visited Wongok Park to assess residents' requests for environmental improvements. Residents suggested connecting the park's fragmented spaces due to its topography, expanding parking facilities, and creating a multi-purpose cultural space for children and youth.
Based on residents' feedback, the mayor plans to explore improvement options that utilize the park's geographical features and initiate a comprehensive survey and planning project for the renovation of aging parks.
This will help clarify necessary projects and establish a phased approach for securing future budgets.
Mayor Lee highlighted the importance of direct communication with residents, reinforcing the significance of citizen-centered field administration. He plans to continue the 'Citizens' Dreams in the Budget' initiative across the city, starting with the Wongok-dong visit.
In particular, he aims to verify community-driven issues on-site, assess the necessity and priority of projects, and reflect them in budgets and policies, thereby strengthening participatory governance where citizens propose and administration executes.
Additionally, the mayor stated, "I will do my utmost, along with relevant departments, to ensure that the valuable suggestions made by residents today are practically reflected in next year's budget, leading to tangible changes that citizens can feel."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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