“Will Not Stop Promoting Special City Status” … Mayor Heo Seong-mu Urges Passage of Local Autonomy Act Amendment

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] Mayor Heo Seong-mu of Changwon City urged lawmakers from both ruling and opposition parties to pass the full revision of the Local Autonomy Act, which will serve as the basis for designating Changwon as a special city.

In a statement on the 19th, Mayor Heo expressed disappointment with the 21st National Assembly for reviewing the full revision of the Local Autonomy Act, which was submitted as a fast-track bill, in a lower priority order.

Mayor Heo emphasized, “It is only natural for Changwon City to wear clothes that fit its size. Guaranteeing a new status and autonomy as a special city appropriate to the scale of the city is the fastest way to activate local decentralization and promote balanced regional development.”

He urged lawmakers from both parties, “Since becoming the nation’s first integrated city in 2010, the 1.04 million citizens of Changwon have endured a long period of hardship. We ask for the swift passage of the full revision of the Local Autonomy Act so that they do not face frustration once again.”

Finally, he showed a firm determination, saying, “We will never stop until the day the special city, the citizens’ heartfelt wish, is realized.”

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