Guri-si Holds Progress Report Meeting on Promises of the 8th Elected Administration

Careful Review of the Progress on 142 Promises to Improve Citizens' Quality of Life

The city of Guri, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Baek Kyung-hyun) announced on the 24th that it held the ‘8th Term Elected Mayor’s Pledge Project Progress Report Meeting’ on the 23rd at the 3rd-floor situation room of the city hall to review the progress of the pledge projects promised to citizens.

Baek Kyung-hyun, Mayor of Guri City, held the "8th Term Public Pledge Project Promotion Report Meeting" on the 23rd in the situation room on the 3rd floor of City Hall to check the progress of the public pledge projects promised to the citizens. Photo by Guri City

Presided over by Mayor Baek Kyung-hyun, the report meeting was attended by about 30 people including heads of departments and offices responsible for the pledge projects. They reviewed the ongoing progress of 100 completed pledge projects and engaged in in-depth discussions on effective measures to improve the implementation rate of 42 projects currently in progress.

The 8th term elected mayor’s pledge projects of Guri City, aimed at leading sustainable and enjoyable changes for 190,000 citizens, consist of 142 projects across 10 sectors such as ‘A City Good for Raising Children.’ Currently, 100 projects have been completed, showing an implementation rate of 70.4%, and the remaining 42 projects are progressing smoothly.

Major completed pledge projects include ▲support for entrance preparation funds for new elementary, middle, and high school students ▲establishment of a smart healthcare system for the whole family ▲expansion of the bypass lane at Sutaek Samgeori ▲funeral support services for low-income families ▲creation of bicycle rest areas along the Han River ▲opening of Galmae Lifelong Learning Center ▲installation of a total support center for small business owners ▲expansion of vehicles supporting transportation-vulnerable groups ▲installation of a children’s science library (observatory) ▲construction of a direct access road connecting Byeollae Station exit to Galmaecheon bicycle path ▲installation of a park golf course at Acheon Drainage Pump Station retention basin.

Additionally, the city plans to complete four more projects by the first half of 2025, including ▲creation of an illuminated gallery under Topyeong Bridge ▲development of measures to resolve traffic congestion during commuting hours at Guri Amsa Bridge and other locations ▲underground wiring between Gyomunsa Intersection and Doldari and creation of a pedestrian-friendly street ▲expansion of facilities and installation of convenience facilities at Imunan Lake Park.

Mayor Baek Kyung-hyun stated, “Completion of pledge projects is not the end but a new beginning, and I will continue to build trust with citizens.” He also pledged to strive to improve citizens’ quality of life through continuous management of completed pledge projects.

Regarding ongoing pledge projects, he emphasized, “It is important to strengthen self-inspections by each department to ensure prompt implementation of pledge projects, accurately assess the performance of each project, and establish concrete improvement plans.” He urged the departments responsible for the pledges to carry out proactive and responsible administration.

Meanwhile, to ensure smooth implementation of pledge projects, the city holds monthly pledge project progress report meetings and discloses the 8th term administrative vision, pledge progress status, pledge ledger, and detailed action plans by sector to citizens through the city’s official website.

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