Jeon Chang-gon, Yeosu City Council Chairman: "Overcoming the COVID-19 Crisis is the Top Priority"

Emphasis on Priority Issue Resolution at This Year's Final Regular Meeting
City Council and City Government, Two Wings of a Bird... Urging Cooperation for Problem Solving

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Jeon Chang-gon, chairman of the Yeosu City Council, delivered a message to the city government at this year's final regular meeting, urging them to "unite citizens' capabilities rather than disperse them to overcome the COVID-19 crisis."

According to the city council, Chairman Jeon emphasized in his closing remarks at the 206th regular meeting the day before that "relieving the burdens of citizens struggling due to COVID-19 is the top priority" and urged to "temporarily set aside issues that could cause discord and conflict."

He also proposed that since the essence of politics is to make uncomfortable things comfortable, but resources and time are limited, priorities should be set to first resolve issues directly related to people's lives.

Regarding various pending issues such as the dispute over the seafood specialty market, complaints from Wulchon Doseong Village, the COP28 bid, population outflow, environmental damage to Somisan, and the enactment of a special law on the Yeosun Incident, he requested that "the city council and city government unite their intentions and join forces."

Chairman Jeon stated, "The city council and city government are like the two wings of a bird. One wing flapping faster than the other cannot fly properly," and urged, "Please recognize the city council as a valuable partner."

He also expressed his welcome for the full revision of the Local Autonomy Act, which passed the National Assembly plenary session on the 9th.

Jeon Chang-gon said, "Granting personnel authority to local council chairs allows them to fully exercise oversight and checks and balances, and the introduction of policy support professionals is expected to improve legislative expertise. With a foundation established to play a greater role, we will strive to lead the development of local autonomy through the council."

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