Hanam City Council Focuses on Revitalizing the Local Economy... Approves Third Supplementary Budget of 1.1896 Trillion Won

The 342nd Extraordinary Session Closes:
Deliberation and Approval of 26 Agenda Items Including Ordinances and Agreements
Budget Committee Prioritizes Disaster Recovery and Urgent Livelihood Issues
in Consideration of Fiscal Conditions

The Hanam City Council in Gyeonggi Province, led by Chairperson Geum Gwangyeon, has completed a rigorous review and given final approval to the third supplementary budget bill for 2025, totaling 1.1896 trillion won.

Hanam City Council is holding the 2nd plenary session of the 342nd extraordinary meeting on the 19th. Provided by Hanam City Council

On the 19th, the council held the second plenary session of its 342nd extraordinary meeting and announced the passage of a total of 26 agenda items, including the "2025 Third Supplementary Budget Bill," the "Approval of the 2025 Administrative Audit Plan," the "Agreement for Private Operation of the Hanam City Mental Health Welfare Center (including the Suicide Prevention Center)," and the "Ordinance Bill to Promote Career Education in Hanam City."

The Special Committee on Budget and Accounts, chaired by Kang Seongsam, reported that out of the third supplementary budget, which increased by 109.6 billion won compared to the previously approved second supplementary budget (general account: 1.0819 trillion won; special account: 107.7 billion won), a total of three items amounting to 36.16 million won were cut.

The main cuts included: △ the entire 22 million won for the "Policy Survey" under the Department of Autonomous Administration; △ a reduction of 4.16 million won for "Attendance Allowances for the Citizens' Communication Council Meetings"; and △ the entire 10 million won for "Hanam City Hall Station Indoor Landscaping Improvement Construction" under the Department of Metropolitan Transportation.

In his review report, Kang Seongsam, Chair of the Special Committee on Budget and Accounts, explained, "After reviewing the '2025 Third Supplementary Budget Bill' submitted by the executive branch, the revenue budget was confirmed as originally proposed. For the general account expenditure budget, a total of 36.16 million won was cut from three items, including the policy survey under the Department of Autonomous Administration, and allocated as reserves. The '2025 Second Fund Operation Plan Amendment' was also confirmed as originally submitted by the executive branch."

Kang Seongsam further stated, "Given the current challenging fiscal environment, including high household debt, uncertainties in the real estate market, and changes in external trade conditions, this review of the third supplementary budget was conducted with a greater sense of responsibility than ever before. The principle of swiftly allocating funds to essential areas such as disaster and accident recovery and urgent livelihood issues was the top priority." He requested, "Please ensure that the finalized budget is executed promptly and efficiently according to plan, so that not a single won of citizens' taxes is wasted."

In his closing remarks, Chairperson Geum Gwangyeon expressed gratitude, saying, "I would like to thank my fellow council members for their dedication in each standing committee and the Special Committee on Budget and Accounts during the session on the 11th. I also extend my appreciation to all relevant public officials who actively cooperated in the review of agenda items and the operation of the session. I ask that the various comments and suggestions made by council members during the agenda reviews be thoroughly considered and reflected."

Meanwhile, five council members delivered five-minute free speeches, raising various municipal issues and calling on Hanam City to take responsible action. The topics included: "K-Star World, Where Are We Now?" (Assemblyman Jeong Byungyong); "Improving Quality of Life for Citizens through Restoration of Waterways at Misa Racing Park and Development of Misa Island" (Assemblyman Choi Hunjong); "Administration That Silences Citizens' Representatives Must Be Immediately Corrected" (Assemblywoman Jeong Hyeyoung); "Unclog the Blocked Passage in Misa 3-dong and Open the Way for Residents!" (Assemblyman Lim Heedo); and "Linking Senior Meal Assistant Jobs with the Elderly Employment Project" (Assemblywoman Park Sunmi).

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